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KN60 YVH

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,797 mi
Last recorded118,797 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN60 YVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 118,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 113,227 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,965 miles

engine cover / undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2022 102,965 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover / undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 98,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 95,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,220 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 92,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,578 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 83,578 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 63,562 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing bold on outer edge

Child seats fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 63,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing bold on outer edge

Child seats fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2014 50,068 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,655 miles

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 YVH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVH, 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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What year was KN60 YVH registered?

KN60 YVH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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