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2010 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration202 ETH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,927 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,585 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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202 ETH is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 97,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 202 ETH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 202 ETH registered?

202 ETH is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is 202 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 202 ETH shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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