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YR60 NXO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,190 mi
Last recorded148,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR60 NXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 148,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 138,735 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 122,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,478 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock absorber attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticky

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock absober attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,282 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,699 miles

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

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

No Smoke Reading (clean engine)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,741 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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YR60 NXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YR60 NXO, 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 YR60 NXO registered?

YR60 NXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is YR60 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR60 NXO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR60 NXO have outstanding finance?

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