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W3 MDN

2010 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,185 mi
Last recorded138,185 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 MDN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 138,185 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 138,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 130,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 130,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 111,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 104,020 miles

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

handbrake requires attention but passed performance

Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,192 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 96,464 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 88,104 miles

covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,949 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,875 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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W3 MDN is a 2010 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W3 MDN, 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 W3 MDN registered?

W3 MDN is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is W3 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 MDN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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