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W3 OEB

2010 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,370 mi
Last recorded122,370 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 OEB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 122,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,147 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 106,762 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 86,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 82,103 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 25 Feb 2019 76,184 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,478 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,454 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,484 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,525 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 35,387 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,127 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 OEB is a 2010 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W3 OEB, 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 W3 OEB registered?

W3 OEB is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is W3 OEB safe to buy?

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