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L33 FYO

2010 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,538 mi
Last recorded158,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 FYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 158,538 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S side indicator working but weak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise replacing q (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 150,258 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Offside Front brake backing plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 150,251 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Offside Front brake backing plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 137,820 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 128,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside indicator repeater not working[front indicator seen from side]

Fail 16 Nov 2022 128,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,280 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly at wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 85,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 64,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,119 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,231 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,380 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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L33 FYO is a 2010 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 L33 FYO, 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 L33 FYO registered?

L33 FYO is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2010.

Is L33 FYO safe to buy?

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