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RV10 CSY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,779 mi
Last recorded168,779 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 CSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 168,779 miles

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

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

Rear Differential corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 168,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Differential Corroded

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 166,735 miles

Nearside Front internal adjuster not working

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 4 Sep 2024 166,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front internal adjuster not working

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 162,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 7 Aug 2023 162,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 154,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,314 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 149,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre Light LED!!! (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 145,774 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 145,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,877 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central brake light has 22 out of 26 l e ds working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 132,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 124,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 113,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV10 CSY 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 RV10 CSY, 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 RV10 CSY registered?

RV10 CSY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is RV10 CSY safe to buy?

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