2010 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · MT59 YNW
2010 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 153,241 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT59 YNW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 153,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT59 YNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 5 Series (MT59 YNW) between December 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
MT59 YNW Mileage History
- 18/12/201287,025 mi
- 18/12/201287,025 mi
- 08/01/2014118,059 mi+31,034 mi
- 03/05/2014122,631 mi+4,572 mi
- 25/04/2015125,107 mi+2,476 mi
- 04/05/2016126,282 mi+1,175 mi
- 29/04/2017127,822 mi+1,540 mi
- 01/05/2018129,244 mi+1,422 mi
- 04/05/2019131,416 mi+2,172 mi
- 09/10/2020132,674 mi+1,258 mi
- 13/10/2021134,251 mi+1,577 mi
- 21/10/2022137,104 mi+2,853 mi
- 20/10/2023139,667 mi+2,563 mi
- 11/09/2024141,256 mi+1,589 mi
- 05/09/2025145,120 mi+3,864 mi
- 08/09/2026153,241 mi+8,121 mi
Average of roughly 4,825 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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