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DS60 VFW

2010 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 VFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 140,458 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 140,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 134,737 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 129,644 miles

All4 tyres deteriorating and cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside inner steering rack end joint !!

Pass 25 May 2023 121,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 114,866 miles

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play !

Parking brake only just met requirements @ 16% and could require adjustment or repair !!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 108,344 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 104,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2020 104,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 97,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,400 miles

Brake pad low light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front + rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,859 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No peak detected on emissions test DPF fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil temp bypassed no dipstick present

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,084 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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DS60 VFW is a 2010 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 76,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS60 VFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS60 VFW registered?

DS60 VFW is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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