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C20 CGM

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,812 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Lower bumper damaged

Fail 18 May 2026 95,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing metal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing metal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower bumper damaged

front brake noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2024 81,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Bumper trim missing & bumper damaged.

Rear Parking brake has 18% imbalance across the axle.

Fail 23 Oct 2024 81,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake has 18% imbalance across the axle.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Bumper trim missing

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 46,461 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 46,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,803 miles

chip in windscreen zone b

Fail 19 Oct 2018 28,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chip in windscreen zone b

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 CGM is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 71,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGM, 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 11 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C20 CGM registered?

C20 CGM is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is C20 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 CGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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