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2010 BMW M5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

99,353 mi
Last recorded99,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M550,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 BET
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 118,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 92,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,151 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low but satisfactory

Pass 29 Jul 2023 86,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,703 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 101,703 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,201 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides - slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2021 73,310 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edge very close to cords - 225 40 R18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,054 miles

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

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,830 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bolt on (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,134 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (265/35r20)

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (295/30r20)

Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,052 miles

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

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (265/35r20)

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (295/30r20)

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,279 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre valve perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,036 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on tread 225/40/18W

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,371 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,344 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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P20 BET is a 2010 BMW M5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 50,013 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P20 BET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 16 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P20 BET is a 2010 BMW M5, first registered on 1 November 2010.

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