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YF60 NKT

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,331 mi
Last recorded162,331 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 NKT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 162,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 154,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 154,851 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,424 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2022 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 245/45y18rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge bold, and middle tread on limit 275/40y18rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 275/40y18rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 245/45y18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2022 132,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close to going through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and close to going through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,962 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,546 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,406 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Plastic covers fitted to top and bottom of vehicle, unable to inspect

Rear diff rear bush splitting and play, just ok for mot test

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,136 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 80,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,437 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,372 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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YF60 NKT is a 2010 BMW 520 in White 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 YF60 NKT, 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 YF60 NKT registered?

YF60 NKT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2010.

Is YF60 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF60 NKT 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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