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DT10 CHJ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,197 mi
Last recorded113,197 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT10 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 113,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose loffside door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 113,110 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 108,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,405 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,622 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 90,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,477 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,933 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,721 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,568 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,254 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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DT10 CHJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 DT10 CHJ, 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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DT10 CHJ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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