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RF59 CDE

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,378 mi
Last recorded204,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 CDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 204,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flaxy pip leak

Pass 8 Jul 2024 196,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 196,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 195,677 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 195,677 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 190,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 185,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 178,101 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 178,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 168,206 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 168,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 167,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 148,262 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 148,262 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,693 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,626 miles

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

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

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

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 CDE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 RF59 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

RF59 CDE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is RF59 CDE safe to buy?

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