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CV10 XGD

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,154 mi
Last recorded146,154 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 XGD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 146,154 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 129,117 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 129,117 miles

under-shield covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 111,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 111,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 86,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2015 86,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,992 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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CV10 XGD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV10 XGD, 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 CV10 XGD registered?

CV10 XGD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is CV10 XGD safe to buy?

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