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CR55 KNR

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 KNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,525 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 117,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,970 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2020 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,275 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2019 97,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,876 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 68,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,250 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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CR55 KNR is a 2010 BMW 520 in White 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 CR55 KNR, 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 CR55 KNR registered?

CR55 KNR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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