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C38 OLA

2010 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

201,574 mi
Last recorded201,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 OLA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 201,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 181,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 175,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 175,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 169,033 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 158,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C38 OLA is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C38 OLA, 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 C38 OLA registered?

C38 OLA is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 August 2010.

Is C38 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C38 OLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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