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CA59 LBF

2010 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

317,717 mi
Last recorded317,717 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 LBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 317,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 188,531 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 188,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 174,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 165,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 148,687 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on edges.

exhaust flexi section poor condition.

front brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,770 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 115,581 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,444 miles

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

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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CA59 LBF is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA59 LBF, 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 CA59 LBF registered?

CA59 LBF is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is CA59 LBF safe to buy?

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