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NK60 GUD

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK60 GUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 119,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 119,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poss motor (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,512 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate loose not likely to become detached

Offside Front brake back plate loose not likely to become detached

Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,541 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 91,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,060 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,301 miles

Offside Rear centre tread nail.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,217 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,559 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 30,559 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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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NK60 GUD is a 2010 BMW 520 in White 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 NK60 GUD, 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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NK60 GUD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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