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ML54 THS

2010 BMW X5 (E70)

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,256 mi
Last recorded134,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X5 (E70)99,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 THS
MakeBMW
ModelX5 (E70)
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 134,256 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 134,250 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn and outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,708 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,945 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine covers and under body protection fitted by design . Restricted views.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Furthermost forwrd. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine covers and under body protection fitted by design . Restricted views.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,740 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,151 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,431 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))

How Reliable is the BMW X5 (E70)?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
7,192
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
coil spring broken 5
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 5
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ML54 THS is a 2010 BMW X5 (E70) in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 BMW X5 (E70) models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 99,151 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 X5 (E70) fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 THS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 (E70) typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X5 (E70) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML54 THS registered?

ML54 THS is a 2010 BMW X5 (E70), first registered on 31 December 2010.

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