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AY10 ZYJ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,729 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacture under covers fitted not allowing inspection.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 92,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacture under covers fitted not allowing inspection.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,613 miles

Manufacture under covering fully under body not allowing a full inspection.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,076 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,393 miles

slight wear in o/s/front wiper arm linkage & slightly rubbing on bonnet

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,254 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

plastic covers fitted to complete underside floors

Fail 13 Feb 2018 55,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

plastic covers fitted to complete underside floors

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,889 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,381 miles

Front tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,665 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 20,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AY10 ZYJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY10 ZYJ, 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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AY10 ZYJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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