2010 BMW X5 · 14,612 MOT tests
2010 BMW X5 reliability
2010 BMW X5s fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 X5 years (14,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 21.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 115,617
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,612
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Suspension7.8%
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.13%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.89%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.57%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.85%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 BMW X5 reliable?
2010 BMW X5s fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 X5 years (14,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.17% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.13% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 BMW X5 shows 115,617 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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