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B74 SKA

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,184 mi
Last recorded165,184 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 SKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 165,184 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 165,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 161,626 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 161,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (315/35R20) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 146,874 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 146,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 124,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 117,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,694 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,694 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,761 miles

advise engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,761 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened on mounting bush, (2.4.G.1)

advise engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B74 SKA is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B74 SKA, 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 B74 SKA registered?

B74 SKA is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is B74 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B74 SKA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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