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SW10 OHD

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,529 mi
Last recorded122,529 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 OHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to register

Fail 24 Mar 2026 122,523 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,586 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 118,584 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested all brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear caliper seized

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,407 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just within limits

Fail 12 Mar 2020 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just within limits

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,768 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator also not connected (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,254 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,150 miles

damage to windscreen in zone b

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,244 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 35,244 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OHD is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW10 OHD, 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 OHD is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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