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RO60 NPX

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,880 mi
Last recorded145,880 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 NPX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 141,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 122,848 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,328 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,327 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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 27 Aug 2020 101,325 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 101,325 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust coming apart at front flexi due to clamp not secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 81,547 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,561 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,881 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,860 miles

both rear tyres down to 3.mm

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,127 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,696 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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RO60 NPX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO60 NPX, 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 RO60 NPX?

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What year was RO60 NPX registered?

RO60 NPX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is RO60 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO60 NPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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