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SW10 UAA

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,046 mi
Last recorded196,046 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 196,046 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2024 196,044 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 188,644 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft casing corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 188,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft casing corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 178,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 178,644 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 174,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2020 166,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 166,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front backing plate is loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 152,552 miles

Nearside wiper linkage badly worn Does clear windscreen effectively

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 130,940 miles

Brake insecure os brake disc cover (1.1.21 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,113 miles

Front Tyre's wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 109,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front tyre's wearing on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,280 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UAA is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAA, 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 SW10 UAA registered?

SW10 UAA is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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