2010 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SM55 RAY
2010 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 121,909 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 RAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 121,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 RAY 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 X5 (SM55 RAY) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
SM55 RAY Mileage History
- 09/02/202298,408 mi
- 13/02/2023103,058 mi+4,650 mi
- 19/01/2024108,034 mi+4,976 mi
- 13/02/2025114,281 mi+6,247 mi
- 29/01/2026121,909 mi+7,628 mi
Average of roughly 5,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
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