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AO10 AYW

2010 BMW K Series

Orange Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW K Series21,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 AYW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,520 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,358 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 39,358 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 38,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 36,398 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,136 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle twist grip action stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle twist grip action stiff

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,603 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 24,603 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,671 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 17,668 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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AO10 AYW is a 2010 BMW K Series in Orange with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 21,542 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO10 AYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 16 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO10 AYW registered?

AO10 AYW is a 2010 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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The MOT history for AO10 AYW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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