MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
engine cover fitted
oil residue on the engine and rear diff
undertray fitted
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
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
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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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