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B13 RTM

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,026 mi
Last recorded172,026 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RTM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 172,026 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear inner rear lamp faulty

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle seat buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 172,019 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear inner rear lamp faulty

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle seat buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 166,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak will require attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 159,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 149,868 miles

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,198 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner tyre edge and centre tread below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 123,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,549 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,347 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 69,746 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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B13 RTM is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B13 RTM, 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 B13 RTM registered?

B13 RTM is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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