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C3 GFW

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,003 mi
Last recorded176,003 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GFW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 176,003 miles

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

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2024 164,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 155,796 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 134,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 94,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 80,822 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 68,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,741 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,552 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,552 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C3 GFW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C3 GFW, 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 C3 GFW registered?

C3 GFW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is C3 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GFW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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