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XX53 GEF

2010 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,701 mi
Last recorded164,701 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 GEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 164,701 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 160,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 160,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 156,194 miles

fluid leak front under engine

suspension componants corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 152,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear sub-frame showing corrosion

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 135,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,078 miles

Offside Front Roadwheel manual rotation restricted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Roadwheel manual rotation restricted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,900 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 56,663 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,957 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,957 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,663 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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XX53 GEF is a 2010 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 XX53 GEF, 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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XX53 GEF is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2010.

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