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KN10 ELL

2022 BMW 520

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 ELL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 121,924 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,555 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,398 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,492 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 77,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,677 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2018 69,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,258 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

exhaust emissions very low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN10 ELL is a 2022 BMW 520 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KN10 ELL, 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 4 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KN10 ELL is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2022.

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