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KN60 YVF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,947 mi
Last recorded239,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN60 YVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 239,947 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tested in wet condition

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2025 220,849 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 217,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 205,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 199,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 190,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 190,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 169,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,839 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 137,834 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,699 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,699 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,956 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,087 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 YVF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

KN60 YVF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is KN60 YVF safe to buy?

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