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FL60 NYC

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,466 mi
Last recorded158,466 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL60 NYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 158,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2022 122,502 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,008 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 83,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,600 miles

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

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,554 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,562 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,562 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,114 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,019 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,757 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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FL60 NYC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FL60 NYC, 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 FL60 NYC registered?

FL60 NYC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2010.

Is FL60 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL60 NYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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