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BJ60 NKP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,228 mi
Last recorded187,228 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 NKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 187,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 171,627 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 170,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads thickness not visable .......

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,033 miles

n/s dipp beam dim .......

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .....

Fail 21 Sep 2016 159,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s dipp beam dim .......

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .....

Pass 7 Oct 2015 147,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,520 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 128,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 182,673 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,267 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BJ60 NKP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ60 NKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ60 NKP registered?

BJ60 NKP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is BJ60 NKP safe to buy?

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