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CP10 YLR

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,313 mi
Last recorded162,313 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP10 YLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 162,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 156,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges, nearside rear has a nail in also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 115,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

plastic covers under car and bonnet causing restricted view of some components

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,490 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,296 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine-under trays and under-floor covers.

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,249 miles

Front windscreen, stone damaged, zone A.

Rear brake pads low, 3mm.

Wiper blades, poor wipe.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,661 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,909 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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CP10 YLR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CP10 YLR, 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 CP10 YLR registered?

CP10 YLR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2010.

Is CP10 YLR safe to buy?

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