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W4 WGN

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,536 mi
Last recorded173,536 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 173,536 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 167,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 166,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 164,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,300 miles

advise nearside front and offside front inner discs surfaces lipped and scored

advise nearside front inner brake pad getting low

advise offside rear reflector in bumber cracked /broken

Fail 19 Oct 2021 162,299 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front headlight washer not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

advise nearside front and offside front inner discs surfaces lipped and scored

advise nearside front inner brake pad getting low

advise offside rear reflector in bumber cracked /broken

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 10 Oct 2019 136,881 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,035 miles

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

o/s/rear inner light not working.smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,891 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

o/s/rear inner light not working.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,743 miles

child seat

Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,743 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mirror toys (8.3.1b)

child seat

Fail 5 Oct 2015 97,671 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

child seat fitted l/h/rear.smoke test too clean to read. front tyre l/h wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,514 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,514 miles

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

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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W4 WGN is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W4 WGN, 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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W4 WGN is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2010.

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