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KN60 YUG

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,350 mi
Last recorded163,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN60 YUG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 163,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 158,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 155,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 151,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 146,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 139,431 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 139,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,502 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 134,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 134,342 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weapage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,815 miles

rear diff has slight weep of oil

Fail 9 Jul 2019 203,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff has slight weep of oil

Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,379 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 119,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 177,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 151,777 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 151,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT IN EDGES

Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YUG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

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