2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · RT10 SAM
2010 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 160,856 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,856 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RT10 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 160,856 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.
RT10 SAM 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 (RT10 SAM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to dpf tampered (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
RT10 SAM Mileage History
- 21/09/2022129,890 mi
- 20/09/2023133,765 mi+3,875 mi
- 16/09/2024146,030 mi+12,265 mi
- 16/09/2025160,824 mi+14,794 mi
- 19/09/2025160,856 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 10,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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