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8221 SR

2010 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,067 mi
Last recorded81,067 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8221 SR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 72,412 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 64,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,458 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,674 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35R19 R/F (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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8221 SR is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 8221 SR, 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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8221 SR is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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