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SH08 BAY

2010 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 71,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,907 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 62,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn badly on inner shoulder. NEED REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,077 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn badly on inner shoulder. NEED REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,662 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Minor lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Minor lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,843 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2015
Fail 23 Jan 2015 28,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyre outer walls damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,706 miles

Both front outer rtyre walls damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,784 miles

N/S/F outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2013 17,784 miles

N/S/F outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SH08 BAY is a 2010 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH08 BAY, 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 SH08 BAY registered?

SH08 BAY is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is SH08 BAY safe to buy?

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