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B18 DBA

2010 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,173 mi
Last recorded176,173 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 176,173 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

drivers door has an intermittent fault, however does secure closed and opens from inside and outside

Pass 23 Oct 2024 170,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 154,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,337 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 92,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,144 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 42,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 31,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 31,719 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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B18 DBA is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B18 DBA, 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 B18 DBA registered?

B18 DBA is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is B18 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 DBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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