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NJ60 YBL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,028 mi
Last recorded167,028 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ60 YBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 167,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 167,028 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 166,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 161,722 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 156,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,397 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,295 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 109,295 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,700 miles

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)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,045 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,067 miles

N/S/F Tyre; Several deep cuts, in sidewall protection area

N/S/R Tyre; Several Deep cuts in sidewall protection area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre; slight cuts in sidewall protection area

O/S/R Tyre; cuts to sidewall; in protection area

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ60 YBL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NJ60 YBL, 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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NJ60 YBL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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