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H17 GFY

2010 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 GFY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 139,693 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,022 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 126,022 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,821 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 116,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 172,043 miles

hazard warning lights flashing irregularly

Fail 3 Oct 2022 171,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

hazard warning lights flashing irregularly

Pass 18 Sep 2021 95,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,130 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,550 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,928 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 39,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,766 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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H17 GFY is a 2010 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H17 GFY, 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 H17 GFY registered?

H17 GFY is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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