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BG59 XEU

2010 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/ debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

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 31 Jan 2023 86,924 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,406 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 68,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,478 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall and splitting between tread

o/s/f tyre splitting between tread and 1.6mm outer edge

plastic covers fitted to complete underside

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,320 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both ns tyre side walls damaged

some wear on discs

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG59 XEU is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 XEU, 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.

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What year was BG59 XEU registered?

BG59 XEU is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is BG59 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 XEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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