MOT Status
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168,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective Rear differential bushes
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective Rear differential bushes ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad sensor is broken
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera removed ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick about to make contact with lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working angel eyes (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of road
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CSZ 1196 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 CSZ 1196, 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 CSZ 1196 registered?
CSZ 1196 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.
Is CSZ 1196 safe to buy?
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