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BBK 566M

2010 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,123 mi
Last recorded148,123 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 566M
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,123 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 148,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 136,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 114,973 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 101,202 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,867 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,305 miles

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

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,460 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 92,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 54,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BBK 566M is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BBK 566M, 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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What year was BBK 566M registered?

BBK 566M is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2010.

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