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X16 CGR

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 CGR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 87,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,183 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 55,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 55,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2021 51,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,268 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,065 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,714 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,678 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,678 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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X16 CGR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X16 CGR, 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 X16 CGR registered?

X16 CGR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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