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AV60 GWJ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,306 mi
Last recorded138,306 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside + corroded + Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel welding repair

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside/ surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Oct 2022 138,305 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside + corroded + Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel welding repair

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside/ surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,306 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 136,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF / OSF - Front tyres worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 130,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF / OSF - Front tyres worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 125,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,026 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 119,019 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,687 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 102,687 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV60 GWJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV60 GWJ, 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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AV60 GWJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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