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G8 BGS

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 76,511 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,299 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 68,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,209 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,823 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 40,228 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 40,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,743 miles

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

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

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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G8 BGS is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G8 BGS, 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 G8 BGS registered?

G8 BGS is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is G8 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 BGS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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