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DA10 NKF

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,251 mi
Last recorded58,251 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 NKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,251 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 58,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,778 miles

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

bonnet safety catches seized

Fail 2 Sep 2024 56,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet safety catches seized

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 55,221 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,183 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 48,141 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,237 miles

osf headlight badly condensated affecting light beam cold

Fail 3 Sep 2020 44,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

osf headlight badly condensated affecting light beam cold

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,992 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Aug 2019 39,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,655 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,741 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,360 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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DA10 NKF is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA10 NKF, 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 DA10 NKF registered?

DA10 NKF is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is DA10 NKF safe to buy?

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