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B21 DCM

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,419 mi
Last recorded158,419 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 DCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 158,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 151,007 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,160 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front level sensor rod broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly damaged/slight seepage of grease

Fail 21 Sep 2023 145,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front level sensor rod broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly damaged/slight seepage of grease

Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,699 miles

Nearside Front level link loose. o/s/front c/v boot leaking lightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,868 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 130,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 112,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 112,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,526 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 55,054 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers beginning to smear

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,054 miles

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

windscreen wipers beginning to smear

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,823 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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B21 DCM 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 B21 DCM, 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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B21 DCM is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2010.

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