2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC10 AAY
2010 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2010. Recorded mileage 145,633 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YC10 AAY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 145,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YC10 AAY Mileage History
- 07/05/201364,175 mi
- 21/12/201373,310 mi+9,135 mi
- 02/03/201589,228 mi+15,918 mi
- 03/03/201589,270 mi+42 mi
- 11/03/201695,065 mi+5,795 mi
- 07/03/2017100,062 mi+4,997 mi
- 08/03/2018107,142 mi+7,080 mi
- 11/04/2019111,814 mi+4,672 mi
- 12/11/2020119,426 mi+7,612 mi
- 13/11/2020119,426 mi
- 17/11/2021124,442 mi+5,016 mi
- 22/11/2021124,442 mi
- 24/11/2022127,805 mi+3,363 mi
- 06/01/2024132,377 mi+4,572 mi
- 14/01/2025145,633 mi+13,256 mi
Average of roughly 6,968 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YC10 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 5 Series (YC10 AAY) between May 2013 and January 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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