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DK59 BLZ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,520 mi
Last recorded211,520 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 BLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 211,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 211,520 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 204,393 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 204,393 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 189,542 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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DK59 BLZ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK59 BLZ, 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 DK59 BLZ registered?

DK59 BLZ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is DK59 BLZ safe to buy?

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