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AO60 VUN

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,414 mi
Last recorded181,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 VUN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 181,414 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 181,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 179,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 165,428 miles

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

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

Stone chips on front windscreen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 146,364 miles

Undertray fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,983 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,605 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,696 miles

Brake pad warning light showing on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 90,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads getting low

undertrays damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,481 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

trigger point not met

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,179 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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AO60 VUN is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO60 VUN, 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 AO60 VUN registered?

AO60 VUN is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2010.

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