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CE10 TXO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,279 mi
Last recorded177,279 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 TXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 177,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 163,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 155,462 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 155,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 152,940 miles

Rear os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2022 152,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os & ns (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight front brake imbalance on application & release

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 145,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight front brake imbalance on application & release

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 139,312 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,694 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 120,330 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 103,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,922 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,566 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,647 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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CE10 TXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CE10 TXO, 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 CE10 TXO registered?

CE10 TXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is CE10 TXO safe to buy?

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