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NL10 NKP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,243 mi
Last recorded192,243 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 NKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 192,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 186,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 177,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 167,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 157,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 140,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,911 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,776 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,258 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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NL10 NKP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL10 NKP, 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

How do I check the history of NL10 NKP?

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What year was NL10 NKP registered?

NL10 NKP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is NL10 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL10 NKP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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