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CP59 FXL

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,859 mi
Last recorded207,859 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 FXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 207,859 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 207,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 197,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 186,407 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 179,307 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 179,307 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 166,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 160,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s worn on edges(245/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,846 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight leak from cv join

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight leak from cv joint

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,679 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scubbed low on inner edges, no cords exposed

o/s/f wiper arm pivot bush excessively worn but not affecting clearing of screen

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 78% worn 245/40r18y

various small chips to windscreen, all under 10mm

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2013 58,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CP59 FXL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP59 FXL, 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 CP59 FXL registered?

CP59 FXL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is CP59 FXL safe to buy?

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