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CV02 SAV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,569 mi
Last recorded144,569 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 SAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 144,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,702 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 138,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,958 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 130,946 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,047 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,047 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,365 miles

Emmissions very low to be detected

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,326 miles

underneath not checked because of undertray

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,948 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear 2.0 mm and nearside rear 3.0 mm (limit is 1.6 mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,492 miles

under bonnet covers fitted.

under shields fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,069 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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CV02 SAV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV02 SAV, 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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CV02 SAV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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