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KN60 TYG

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,736 mi
Last recorded170,736 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN60 TYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 170,736 miles

tread deteriorating on both front tyres

Fail 5 Sep 2025 170,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tread deteriorating on both front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2024 270,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 156,743 miles

Front BOTH GATORS ON SHOCKABSORBERS SPLIT

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 152,738 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 240,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,728 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 124,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 124,690 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,547 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 TYG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KN60 TYG, 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 KN60 TYG registered?

KN60 TYG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is KN60 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN60 TYG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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