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R55 OLT

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,513 mi
Last recorded120,513 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 OLT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 120,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,664 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,699 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 102,405 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 102,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on dashboard

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 82,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to bald outer edge

Fail 8 May 2019 82,225 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre close to bald outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread punctured , non run flat ()

Pass 2 May 2018 73,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 60,706 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 60,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,426 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,312 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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R55 OLT is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R55 OLT, 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 R55 OLT registered?

R55 OLT is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2010.

Is R55 OLT safe to buy?

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