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CN10 ELV

2010 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,408 mi
Last recorded145,408 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN10 ELV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 145,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 116,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CN10 ELV is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN10 ELV, 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 CN10 ELV registered?

CN10 ELV is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is CN10 ELV safe to buy?

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