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BK60 YKL

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,863 mi
Last recorded171,863 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 YKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 171,863 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 154,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,996 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,603 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 123,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,652 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,414 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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BK60 YKL is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK60 YKL, 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 BK60 YKL registered?

BK60 YKL is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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