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PL10 VAJ

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 VAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,733 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 120,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 111,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,785 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 94,785 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,249 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,498 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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PL10 VAJ is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL10 VAJ, 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 PL10 VAJ registered?

PL10 VAJ is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2010.

Is PL10 VAJ safe to buy?

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