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E5 ARM

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,783 mi
Last recorded158,783 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ARM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 158,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion visible on some suspension components

some general under body corrosion visible

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2025 146,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion visible on some suspension components

some general under body corrosion visible

Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 117,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black spray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black spray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,292 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,927 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E5 ARM is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E5 ARM, 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 E5 ARM registered?

E5 ARM is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2010.

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