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LW10 CXO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,048 mi
Last recorded139,048 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW10 CXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 131,612 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 131,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 127,069 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 104,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,936 miles

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,677 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,443 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,443 miles

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

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

Front brake discs, worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 27,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LW10 CXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LW10 CXO, 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 LW10 CXO registered?

LW10 CXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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