2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LB10 YXU
2010 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 56,727 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,727 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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LB10 YXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 56,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB10 YXU 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 (LB10 YXU) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LB10 YXU Mileage History
- 01/07/202245,188 mi
- 01/08/202347,825 mi+2,637 mi
- 29/07/202450,003 mi+2,178 mi
- 01/08/202553,401 mi+3,398 mi
- 31/07/202656,727 mi+3,326 mi
Average of roughly 2,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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