2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · F7 GTT
2010 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 156,507 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,507 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.
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F7 GTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 156,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F7 GTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 5 Series (F7 GTT) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F7 GTT Mileage History
- 07/01/2023125,892 mi
- 13/01/2024143,251 mi+17,359 mi
- 23/01/2025147,527 mi+4,276 mi
- 24/01/2026156,490 mi+8,963 mi
- 30/01/2026156,507 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 9,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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