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AK60 SCV

2010 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,743 mi
Last recorded158,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 SCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 158,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,889 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 147,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 142,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 142,101 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 128,123 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,254 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,310 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AK60 SCV is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SCV, 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 AK60 SCV registered?

AK60 SCV is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 November 2010.

Is AK60 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK60 SCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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