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YH10 BDO

2010 BMW X5

Purple Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,054 mi
Last recorded202,054 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 BDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 202,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 309,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 301,707 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 298,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 277,197 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))

Offside Front slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 277,196 miles

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

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 Front slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 165,120 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 165,120 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,039 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 158,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 153,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,585 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a 10mm cut in tread area down to cords

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,311 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level a bit low

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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YH10 BDO is a 2010 BMW X5 in Purple with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH10 BDO, 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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YH10 BDO is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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