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VE59 VDM

2010 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,363 mi
Last recorded127,363 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 VDM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,782 miles

all warning lamps turned off at time of retest but fault found with 4 wheel drive ecu

brake warning lamp on inspect pads not worn down

Fail 4 Jan 2019 111,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 19,591 miles

under vehicle covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2014 19,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VE59 VDM is a 2010 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE59 VDM, 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 VE59 VDM registered?

VE59 VDM is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is VE59 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 VDM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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