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CV60 KXF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,989 mi
Last recorded142,989 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV60 KXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 142,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 142,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 201,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,891 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 21 Dec 2022 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,185 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,926 miles

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

Rear Tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,332 miles

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

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

both rear wheels damaged on the inner edge, near side more so

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 37,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,314 miles

Deflectors fitted to nearside and offside headlamps

Engine cover fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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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CV60 KXF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV60 KXF, 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 CV60 KXF registered?

CV60 KXF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2010.

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