BMW X52010 · 3.0L DIESEL

The 2010 BMW X5 presents a generally stable maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent MOT on 15 September 2025 at 64,782 miles. The tester flagged advisories for the rear inner tyres, which were worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting feathered wear patterns on both offside and nearside edges. This specific wear points toward misaligned tracking or neglected suspension geometry checks rather than simple neglect. While the vehicle continues to pass its annual tests, the recurring nature of tyre defects suggests underlying mechanical issues remain unresolved. Averaging roughly 4,049 miles per year over its sixteen-year life, this X5 has covered exceptionally low distances. Between 12 September 2023 and 18 September 2024, the vehicle added 4,436 miles, but mileage accretion slowed dramatically thereafter, with only 3,492 miles covered between September 2024 and September 2025. Most notably, the recorded mileage has remained entirely static at 64,782 miles since the September 2025 test, indicating either prolonged standing or a recent pause in usage as of today, 27 June 2026. Extended periods of inactivity can cause flat spots on tyres and seize brake components, which a buyer must verify. A physical inspection should prioritize the rear axle and braking system. The feathered rear tyre wear strongly indicates worn suspension bushes or trailing arm joints, common failings on heavy SUVs that cause rapid inner edge deterioration. On 12 September 2023 at 56,854 miles, the tester noted slight corrosion to the ferrule of a rear brake hose and grease misting from the differential. Buyers must examine these specific areas closely for progressive corrosion compromising brake hose integrity and for differential seal leaks that could lead to oil starvation. The repeated damage to obligatory mirrors in September 2024 and the deteriorated registration plate also hint at clumsy parking or a lack of minor cosmetic care.