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DO04 BUB

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,083 mi
Last recorded142,083 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO04 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 142,083 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 139,782 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule too rear both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 139,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule too rear both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,858 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 137,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,251 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 136,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 125,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 115,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 103,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,107 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 61,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,238 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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DO04 BUB 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 77.8%.

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 DO04 BUB, 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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DO04 BUB is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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