2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · S10 LBG
2010 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2010. Recorded mileage 184,044 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,044 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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S10 LBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 184,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S10 LBG 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 (S10 LBG) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S10 LBG Mileage History
- 07/11/2022158,707 mi
- 08/11/2023171,124 mi+12,417 mi
- 09/11/2023171,124 mi
- 08/11/2024183,846 mi+12,722 mi
- 12/11/2024184,044 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 12,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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