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DS10 TCB

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,068 mi
Last recorded155,068 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 TCB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 133,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,276 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 126,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,936 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,649 miles

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

Offside Headlight cleaning device damged but still emits water

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light damage to bodywork

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 56,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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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DS10 TCB 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 DS10 TCB, 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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DS10 TCB is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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