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DN60 NHE

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,149 mi
Last recorded173,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN60 NHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 173,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 163,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 156,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,254 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2022 151,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,928 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2018 126,669 miles

ALL TYRES ON 3MM

Pass 29 Oct 2017 120,569 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber starting to split ()

Rear both rear tyres have slight distortion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened on edge slightly (5.2.2a)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,796 miles

emissions output too low to detect

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,837 miles

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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DN60 NHE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN60 NHE, 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 DN60 NHE registered?

DN60 NHE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is DN60 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN60 NHE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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