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CK10 PXW

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,567 mi
Last recorded172,567 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK10 PXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 172,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 165,765 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 165,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both offside and nearside front (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both offside and nearside rear lower front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 160,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 153,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 148,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 140,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 129,947 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 129,947 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 117,327 miles

All 4 Tyre's have worn low on the inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 111,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 111,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 104,730 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,910 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CK10 PXW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK10 PXW, 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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CK10 PXW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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