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5 HH

2010 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,322 mi
Last recorded127,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 7 Series82,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 HH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 127,322 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 127,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 114,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,928 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,238 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,007 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,910 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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5 HH is a 2010 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5 HH, 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.

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What year was 5 HH registered?

5 HH is a 2010 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 March 2010.

Is 5 HH safe to buy?

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