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GV59 RAF

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 RAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 112,816 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 107,610 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 107,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

off side rear secondary side light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,752 miles

O/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.

O/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

Small split in the N/S/R drop link dust cover.

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.

O/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

Small split in the N/S/R drop link dust cover.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 88,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,287 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,593 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2018 78,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,425 miles

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

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

near side front brake sensor disconected

Fail 5 Jan 2017 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

near side front brake sensor disconected

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear inner side lamp very dim and only 2 sections working

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear inner side lamp very dim and only 2 sections working

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' air fresh removed from mirror (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,063 miles

off side rear inner side lamp out

Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,798 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,561 miles

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

deep cut in near side rear tyre center of tread just reaching cords

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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GV59 RAF is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV59 RAF, 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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GV59 RAF is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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