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AY60 SFO

2010 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,369 mi
Last recorded153,369 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY60 SFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 153,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 146,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,414 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,631 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,447 miles

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2019 98,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,219 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,089 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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AY60 SFO is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AY60 SFO, 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 AY60 SFO registered?

AY60 SFO is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2010.

Is AY60 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY60 SFO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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