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AO59 ZHX

2010 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,371 mi
Last recorded250,371 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 250,371 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 250,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 236,735 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 217,918 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 217,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 201,410 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 201,410 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 182,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 160,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 148,113 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 136,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 123,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,801 miles

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

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

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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AO59 ZHX is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO59 ZHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 ZHX registered?

AO59 ZHX is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is AO59 ZHX safe to buy?

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