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AV10 ACJ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,382 mi
Last recorded199,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 199,382 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 185,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,615 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 165,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 154,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,212 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 135,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 134,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,886 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 121,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,674 miles

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

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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AV10 ACJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV10 ACJ, 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 AV10 ACJ registered?

AV10 ACJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AV10 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 ACJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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