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CH56 SEL

2010 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,532 mi
Last recorded147,532 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 SEL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,532 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 140,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 140,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 134,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 112,692 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,404 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CH56 SEL is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CH56 SEL, 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 CH56 SEL registered?

CH56 SEL is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2010.

Is CH56 SEL safe to buy?

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