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C20 CDT

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,190 mi
Last recorded190,190 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CDT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 190,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 183,371 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 176,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 167,256 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 167,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 158,551 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 141,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,725 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,208 miles

front wipers smearing

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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C20 CDT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C20 CDT, 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.

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C20 CDT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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