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KN60 YUL

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,301 mi
Last recorded177,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 177,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 164,020 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 164,020 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER THE REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 153,198 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 153,198 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 139,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,058 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 128,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 117,159 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower .rear; (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,288 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,492 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 56,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,534 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 51,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dashboard warnning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dashboard warnning light on

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 YUL 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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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