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MV60 NWN

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,663 mi
Last recorded157,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 NWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 157,663 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 157,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 146,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 139,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 132,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 131,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,803 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions readings, no printout available.

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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MV60 NWN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV60 NWN, 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

How do I check the history of MV60 NWN?

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What year was MV60 NWN registered?

MV60 NWN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is MV60 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV60 NWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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