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NA60 NKX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,706 mi
Last recorded162,706 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA60 NKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 162,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm has some vertical lift/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top ball joint into hub through bolt securing nut is not tight but no movement in joint (nut requires tightening)????

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 50%missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 162,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osr low also (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm has some vertical lift/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top ball joint into hub through bolt securing nut is not tight but no movement in joint (nut requires tightening)????

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 50%missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 157,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,839 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 151,839 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension strut mounting bush deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,323 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 146,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 126,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 115,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,319 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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NA60 NKX 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 NA60 NKX, 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 NA60 NKX registered?

NA60 NKX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is NA60 NKX safe to buy?

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