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KN60 CNF

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,448 mi
Last recorded138,448 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN60 CNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,204 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 92,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,236 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,402 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads low and front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,987 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,987 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

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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KN60 CNF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN60 CNF, 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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KN60 CNF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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