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RO60 NSJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,697 mi
Last recorded244,697 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 244,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 216,924 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 216,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2022 192,787 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2021 166,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trays and covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears worn below 3mm, all worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 166,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning light on, pads at rear worn but have more than 1.5mm left

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trays and covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears worn below 3mm, all worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 151,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,294 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 133,293 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Other three tyres are wearing on the inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,433 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NSJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RO60 NSJ, 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 RO60 NSJ registered?

RO60 NSJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

Is RO60 NSJ safe to buy?

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