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AP10 AVW

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,312 mi
Last recorded167,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 AVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 167,312 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 167,163 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front springs broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 158,756 miles

Nearside Rear alloy has a large weld

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,442 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 143,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,940 miles

emm to clean to print

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,813 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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AP10 AVW is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP10 AVW, 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 AP10 AVW registered?

AP10 AVW is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2010.

Is AP10 AVW safe to buy?

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