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C1 CKD

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,264 mi
Last recorded96,264 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 CKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 96,264 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 96,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,523 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,762 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,151 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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C1 CKD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C1 CKD, 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

How do I check the history of C1 CKD?

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What year was C1 CKD registered?

C1 CKD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is C1 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 CKD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C1 CKD have outstanding finance?

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