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FSO 5

2010 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,922 mi
Last recorded65,922 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 7 Series82,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSO 5
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,507 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,787 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall/wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,787 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall/wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,365 miles

slight damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,765 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,097 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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FSO 5 is a 2010 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSO 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSO 5 registered?

FSO 5 is a 2010 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is FSO 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSO 5 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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