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BV10 OHW

2010 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 OHW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 166,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 144,869 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,621 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,890 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 69,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 34,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 8,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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BV10 OHW is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV10 OHW, 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 BV10 OHW registered?

BV10 OHW is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is BV10 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 OHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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