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N31 ALX

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,333 mi
Last recorded137,333 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 137,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 122,272 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 122,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,116 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) got play need replacing ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 87,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,956 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,602 miles

tow bar and electrics not tested as in stow away position

Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sisewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

tow bar and electrics not tested as in stow away position

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s/f and o/s/f damper dust covers split

items moved from rear view mirror before test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s/f and o/s/f damper dust covers split

items moved from rear view mirror before test

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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N31 ALX is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N31 ALX, 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 N31 ALX registered?

N31 ALX is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2010.

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