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NK60 JVY

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,661 mi
Last recorded152,661 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK60 JVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 152,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 152,652 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,828 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 146,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 141,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 130,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm, with lower shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm, with lower shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,131 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 110,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,971 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,538 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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NK60 JVY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JVY, 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

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What year was NK60 JVY registered?

NK60 JVY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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