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P24 SDG

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,399 mi
Last recorded155,399 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 SDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 155,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 197,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 147,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 147,842 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 181,123 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 177,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 136,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 136,716 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 162,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 125,725 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc guard insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2023 125,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f disc guard insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2022 146,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 115,983 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 115,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,811 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 104,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 104,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 121,670 miles

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

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

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Fail 25 Jul 2020 121,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,477 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 109,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 87,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,873 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2018 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 76,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above differential (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,437 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

very slight play from offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 May 2017 66,817 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut but cod arent exposed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm very low (4.1.E.1)

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,839 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,046 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,808 miles

Nearside front tyre has couple of cuts on outerwall but not deep to cords

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,047 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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P24 SDG is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P24 SDG, 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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P24 SDG is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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