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YC10 ZYV

2010 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,227 mi
Last recorded154,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 ZYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 154,227 miles

reference vt30 document

Fail 8 Dec 2025 154,225 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both-possible switch-motor intermittant-investigate (1.4.1 (a))

dpf soot warning on idrive alert,parking brake amber warning on dash,rear wiper arm incomplete,headlamps clouding-osf damp inside,ns side repeater damp inside,exhaust clamp poor

nsf balljoint poor cover splitting,nsf steering balljoint play,nsr tyre very low on inner tread-rear tyres uneven inner tread wear,brake-suspension noise-needs investigating

underbody undertrims fixings incomplete,floor-exhaust trims loose rattly,underbody-suspension-brakes-running gear rusting,rear discs lipped inside and pitting,nsf outer cv boot splitting-greasy

Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,133 miles

Offside Rear Driveshaft slightly leaking grease.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,107 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 76,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,639 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,478 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 54,997 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2016 54,997 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 45,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 39,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,344 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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YC10 ZYV is a 2010 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC10 ZYV, 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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YC10 ZYV is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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