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B2 CUY

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

226,720 mi
Last recorded226,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 226,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 217,837 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 206,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 178,934 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 165,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2021 165,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 157,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 157,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 144,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 127,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted nearside & offside unable to inspect both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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B2 CUY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B2 CUY, 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 B2 CUY registered?

B2 CUY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

Is B2 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 CUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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