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NL60 XFX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,893 mi
Last recorded64,893 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,893 miles

All tyres wearing out of shape

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres wearing out of shape

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 57,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,539 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,865 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 XFX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XFX, 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 NL60 XFX?

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What year was NL60 XFX registered?

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

Is NL60 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL60 XFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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