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BU60 BXZ

2010 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,507 mi
Last recorded185,507 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 185,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 176,086 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 168,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,718 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,312 miles

brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2021 151,060 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2019 141,956 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,401 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,557 miles

items removed from windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,973 miles

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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BU60 BXZ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU60 BXZ, 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 BU60 BXZ registered?

BU60 BXZ is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2010.

Is BU60 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU60 BXZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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