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C5 AUS

2010 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW R Series22,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AUS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 52,624 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 51,169 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 51,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 45,270 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 40,226 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2013

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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C5 AUS is a 2010 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 22,759 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 AUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 16 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 AUS registered?

C5 AUS is a 2010 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is C5 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 AUS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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