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NL60 FYF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

260,158 mi
Last recorded260,158 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 FYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 260,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 241,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 137,885 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 128,622 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 128,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,988 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,135 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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NL60 FYF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NL60 FYF, 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 NL60 FYF registered?

NL60 FYF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is NL60 FYF safe to buy?

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