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AK60 RZE

2010 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,084 mi
Last recorded209,084 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 RZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 209,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 209,083 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 189,739 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 189,737 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 185,487 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 185,487 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to o/s headlamp in op (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 178,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,650 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 158,710 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in Tyre sidewall

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 141,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 141,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower balljoint has up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower balljoint has up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,543 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 111,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,316 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished/broken

Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,314 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished/broken

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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AK60 RZE is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK60 RZE, 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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AK60 RZE is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2010.

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