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NL60 NYU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,570 mi
Last recorded183,570 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 183,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 169,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 161,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 161,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 147,834 miles

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 11 Jan 2021 136,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 129,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 116,762 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in the headlamp but it does not affect output of the light and beam pattern

Fail 5 Jan 2019 116,762 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in the headlamp but it does not affect output of the light and beam pattern

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 105,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,981 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 93,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 80,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 46,973 miles

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

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 NYU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

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

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