2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · WX10 CXC
2010 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 165,116 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX10 CXC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2023
- 165,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX10 CXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 5 Series (WX10 CXC) between October 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2023 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working pump not going (3.5 (a))”.
WX10 CXC Mileage History
- 13/10/2023165,109 mi
- 14/10/2023165,116 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,325 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E60/E61)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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