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NG59 NGY

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,935 mi
Last recorded214,935 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG59 NGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 214,935 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 214,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 203,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 191,131 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 156,718 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,103 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 141,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 115,903 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 104,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,383 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 35,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,881 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NG59 NGY 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 NG59 NGY, 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

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What year was NG59 NGY registered?

NG59 NGY is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is NG59 NGY safe to buy?

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