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NU60 UCB

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,188 mi
Last recorded145,188 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU60 UCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 145,188 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 145,188 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,315 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,315 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,604 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,878 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,865 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 47,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,603 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 23,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,021 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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NU60 UCB is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU60 UCB, 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 NU60 UCB registered?

NU60 UCB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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