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CV10 GUG

2010 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,997 mi
Last recorded154,997 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 GUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,997 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 154,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 148,617 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 148,617 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,453 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,920 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,049 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,367 miles

near side rear tyre has small cut but not in excess of 25mm

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side rear tyre has small cut but not in excess of 25mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,097 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,321 miles

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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CV10 GUG is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CV10 GUG, 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 CV10 GUG registered?

CV10 GUG is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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