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SB10 OTS

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,760 mi
Last recorded134,760 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 OTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2023 134,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension area. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,422 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlight adjuster arm broken headlight high

Fail 18 Nov 2021 120,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlight adjuster arm broken headlight high

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,420 miles

head light adjuster slightly damaged

Pass 28 May 2019 105,398 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 May 2019 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,418 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,763 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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SB10 OTS is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB10 OTS, 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 SB10 OTS registered?

SB10 OTS is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is SB10 OTS safe to buy?

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