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YK60 NZJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 NZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly distorted and damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 87,240 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear obligatory mirror glass damage (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly distorted and damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,848 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 69,181 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 69,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 54,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 45,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 12 May 2020 45,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,217 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 May 2019 35,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2018 24,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 22 Jul 2016 21,230 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,053 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,209 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,274 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 15,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YK60 NZJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YK60 NZJ, 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 YK60 NZJ registered?

YK60 NZJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is YK60 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK60 NZJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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