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DBF 3T

2010 BMW X5 (E70)

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,983 mi
Last recorded171,983 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X5 (E70)99,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBF 3T
MakeBMW
ModelX5 (E70)
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 171,983 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 162,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 148,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2022 146,952 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2022 146,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jun 2022 146,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2021 143,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 138,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 111,579 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 111,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 110,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 105,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 91,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,184 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 63,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DBF 3T is a 2010 BMW X5 (E70) in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DBF 3T, 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 DBF 3T registered?

DBF 3T is a 2010 BMW X5 (E70), first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is DBF 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBF 3T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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