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Y26 SYM

2010 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 SYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,705 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 89,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,721 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 84,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,451 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,451 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 65,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,641 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,324 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,928 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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Y26 SYM is a 2010 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y26 SYM, 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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Y26 SYM is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2010.

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