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SW10 AKK

2010 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 AKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water droplets (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water droplets (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,531 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 91,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 79,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,482 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

ADVISE O/S HEAD LAMP CONDENSATION IN LAMP

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 58,900 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 58,900 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

ADVISE O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 46,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,274 miles

Cracking of treads on all tyres.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 36,146 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,208 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 33,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 24,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,980 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 17,964 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SW10 AKK is a 2010 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW10 AKK, 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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SW10 AKK is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2010.

Is SW10 AKK safe to buy?

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