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Y18 CHA

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,631 mi
Last recorded101,631 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 CHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,631 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 101,631 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working inner steering arm has play in it (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,839 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 85,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 77,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,470 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (arm that shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,039 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (back arms shock bolts onto ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,760 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres just starting to get close to legal limit.

no smoke detected on emissions.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,800 miles

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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Y18 CHA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y18 CHA, 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 Y18 CHA registered?

Y18 CHA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is Y18 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 CHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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