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RF59 CBO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,033 mi
Last recorded75,033 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 CBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,033 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 75,033 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cleaned out debris from buckle, now operating as required (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level, now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level, now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 69,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,905 miles

engine cover fitted

front bumper scratch marks

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,502 miles

child seat fitted at rear

offside rear tyre nail

Fail 6 Feb 2016 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted at rear

offside rear tyre nail

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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RF59 CBO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF59 CBO, 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 RF59 CBO registered?

RF59 CBO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is RF59 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 CBO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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