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YY10 VHC

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,628 mi
Last recorded164,628 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 164,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 164,628 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 163,524 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both washers. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All washers. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 87,526 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,232 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,298 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Jul 2017 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,674 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,636 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff input seal

Fail 31 Jul 2013 33,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff input seal

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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YY10 VHC is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY10 VHC, 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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YY10 VHC is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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