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EJ60 KNB

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,597 mi
Last recorded206,597 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 KNB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 206,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 200,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 186,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 172,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 160,937 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 160,913 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine x under covers fitted /

Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/rf18 run flat (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine x under covers fitted /

Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,895 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 132,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 132,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,764 miles

Differential mounting bushes split

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,086 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 51,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ60 KNB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ60 KNB, 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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EJ60 KNB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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