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W21 RAA

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,835 mi
Last recorded150,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 RAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 150,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 147,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 140,381 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 125,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,550 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,128 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,128 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,627 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 32,520 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,520 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,469 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,661 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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W21 RAA is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W21 RAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W21 RAA registered?

W21 RAA is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is W21 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 RAA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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