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AJ60 DBZ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,007 mi
Last recorded181,007 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 181,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 181,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 170,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 150,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2019 141,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear most (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear most (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,501 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords flat (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 120,625 miles

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,822 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 102,822 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,295 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,454 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AJ60 DBZ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ60 DBZ, 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 AJ60 DBZ registered?

AJ60 DBZ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2010.

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