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S5 GVL

2010 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52865,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GVL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 80,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,472 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 68,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 X (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 29,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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S5 GVL is a 2010 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,702 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 GVL registered?

S5 GVL is a 2010 BMW 528, first registered on 21 June 2010.

Is S5 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 GVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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