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CA59 HNV

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,204 mi
Last recorded162,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 162,204 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 162,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 162,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

air bag light inop

brake pad wear indicator active

Pass 13 Apr 2015 152,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to gain any smoke readings

Fail 9 Apr 2013 117,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,081 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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CA59 HNV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CA59 HNV, 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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What year was CA59 HNV registered?

CA59 HNV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is CA59 HNV safe to buy?

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