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SM59 XCN

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,286 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,397 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,397 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,757 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,757 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,421 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is withinlimits at the moment

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,115 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,708 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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SM59 XCN is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey 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 SM59 XCN, 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 SM59 XCN registered?

SM59 XCN is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2010.

Is SM59 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 XCN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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