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NC60 EOY

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,446 mi
Last recorded124,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC60 EOY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 124,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 117,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 117,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 109,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 109,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,732 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,207 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 89,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,421 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,100 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,495 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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NC60 EOY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NC60 EOY, 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 NC60 EOY registered?

NC60 EOY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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