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AK60 WDC

2010 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,753 mi
Last recorded116,753 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,817 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 99,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,311 miles

some play nearside @ offside front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,345 miles

very slight up @ down play nearside @ offside front < rear > lower suspension arms outer ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,317 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 24 Feb 2016 72,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,728 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2014 59,995 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2014 59,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,016 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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AK60 WDC is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK60 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

AK60 WDC is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2010.

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