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SF60 NPE

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,130 mi
Last recorded127,130 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF60 NPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 127,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 113,378 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,537 miles

Undertrays fitted Obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 56,155 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 43,461 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective not locking (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,535 miles

225 55 17 y 97 runflat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine running rough

Fail 8 Aug 2016 42,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

225 55 17 y 97 runflat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine running rough

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,664 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wheel allighnment

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 27,681 miles

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

Did not trigger DSM

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,198 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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SF60 NPE 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 76.5%.

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 SF60 NPE, 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 SF60 NPE registered?

SF60 NPE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is SF60 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF60 NPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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