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NU60 VTT

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,970 mi
Last recorded173,970 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU60 VTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 173,970 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 170,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,946 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 119,707 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 119,707 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,708 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 111,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,372 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 96,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Strut top bearing snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,607 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,587 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,851 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,822 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

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 VTT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTT, 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 NU60 VTT?

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What year was NU60 VTT registered?

NU60 VTT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2010.

Is NU60 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU60 VTT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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