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Y5 XEN

2010 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 XEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 142,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 223,581 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 220,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 215,553 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 129,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 211,052 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 124,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 205,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 116,437 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 198,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,888 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))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 107,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 24 Jul 2019 189,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,643 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 90,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 176,691 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osr arm.attached to forward of hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 75,093 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Rear tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 69,789 miles

tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,132 miles

both front forward lower arms bushes splitting

both rear lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 21 Jul 2016 149,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front forward lower arms bushes splitting

both rear lower arm bushes splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 44,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 136,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 136,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,004 miles

parking brake has only just met legal requirements.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,820 miles

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

Front suspension compliance bushes worn causing wheel movement under braking.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes corroding (at suspension arm retaining clips)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,433 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding cannot fully assess due to location (top suspension link) req rear wheels removing for clear inspection.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,805 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,281 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,998 miles

offside rear seatbelt buckle stiff to operate

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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Y5 XEN is a 2010 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 XEN, 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 Y5 XEN registered?

Y5 XEN is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2010.

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