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NL60 KMY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 KMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 131,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 131,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,206 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,643 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,642 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2021 95,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,865 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,099 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 May 2018 72,099 miles

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 May 2017 63,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,562 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 42,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 33,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KMY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL60 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

NL60 KMY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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