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KN60 XBF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,026 mi
Last recorded205,026 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 205,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Low emissions (No readings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 11 May 2019 204,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Low emissions (No readings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 19 May 2018 181,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 15 May 2017 157,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge, and worn close to the legal limit.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 156,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge, and worn close to the legal limit.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 134,082 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 4 May 2016 134,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 5 May 2015 104,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XBF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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