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SB60 NLM

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,774 mi
Last recorded179,774 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB60 NLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2024 179,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 169,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 168,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,966 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 89,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SB60 NLM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB60 NLM, 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

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What year was SB60 NLM registered?

SB60 NLM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2010.

Is SB60 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB60 NLM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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