CarVerify

Free Car Check

J17 MEW

2010 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,111 mi
Last recorded87,111 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,649 miles

parking brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,664 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,664 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,977 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,111 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,921 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)

Pass 8 May 2015 40,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,230 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J17 MEW is a 2010 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J17 MEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J17 MEW?

You can check the full history of J17 MEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J17 MEW registered?

J17 MEW is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is J17 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 MEW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J17 MEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J17 MEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.