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P888 EJW

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 EJW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstacles hanging from rear view mirror ()

tyre monitor light on

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 69,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,269 miles

Under trays fitted, obsecuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted, obsecuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,897 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 12 Sep 2015 57,560 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 57,560 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 47,274 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 47,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 42,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 42,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P888 EJW is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P888 EJW, 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 P888 EJW registered?

P888 EJW is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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The MOT history for P888 EJW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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