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VA10 CWU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,006 mi
Last recorded165,006 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 CWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 165,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 150,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 132,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 132,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 132,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 124,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 124,334 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear discs (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 108,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,168 miles

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the engine and rear diff

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2019 88,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the engine and rear diff

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + has worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + has worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front registration plate deteriorated but likely to be misread

Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint what shock absorber bolts to (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + has worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + has worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front registration plate deteriorated but likely to be misread

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,136 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Towards the rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Towards the rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,334 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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VA10 CWU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA10 CWU, 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 VA10 CWU registered?

VA10 CWU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2010.

Is VA10 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 CWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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