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EA60 NUO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,583 mi
Last recorded163,583 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 NUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 163,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 154,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 153,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 147,004 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,995 miles

All tyres worn/ wearing on edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt twisted through child seat not allowing correct operation

Offside Rear Child seat incorrectly fitted/ insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 130,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 14 Dec 2015 123,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 122,927 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,810 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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EA60 NUO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA60 NUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA60 NUO registered?

EA60 NUO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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