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SM10 SKX

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,240 mi
Last recorded61,240 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 SKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside/Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside/Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,294 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension arms and sub frame

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,380 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

operation of hand brake

Fail 17 Nov 2023 52,349 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly after first two clicks not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,148 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 12,732 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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SM10 SKX is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM10 SKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM10 SKX registered?

SM10 SKX is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2010.

Is SM10 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 SKX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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