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A11 VAW

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VAW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 122,752 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2026 122,752 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,337 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 106,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 77,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,258 miles

Both Nearside & Offside rear brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear lower bumper damaged but not causing sharp edge

Steering column adjustment mechanism slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,256 miles

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

Both Nearside & Offside rear brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear lower bumper damaged but not causing sharp edge

Steering column adjustment mechanism slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,778 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 51,778 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,440 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 41,440 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,448 miles

front brake pads approxx 2000 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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A11 VAW is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 83,060 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 VAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 VAW registered?

A11 VAW is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is A11 VAW safe to buy?

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