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AV60 UBJ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 91,161 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,440 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 73,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 59,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,529 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,529 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,011 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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AV60 UBJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV60 UBJ registered?

AV60 UBJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is AV60 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV60 UBJ 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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