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DG10 DWU

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

237,651 mi
Last recorded237,651 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 DWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 237,651 miles

Nearside Front Tie rod has play.

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

Offside Front Tie rod has play.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 233,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 211,712 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 211,700 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 203,214 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 203,214 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 188,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

play at front wheels under braking

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2019 188,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

play at front wheels under braking

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 168,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 167,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 152,816 miles

Slight play evident in steering rack ( internal )

Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,082 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,429 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,045 miles

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

Advise early replacment of n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DG10 DWU is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG10 DWU, 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 DG10 DWU registered?

DG10 DWU is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2010.

Is DG10 DWU safe to buy?

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