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VU59 FKM

2010 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,765 mi
Last recorded87,765 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,765 miles

Rear differential slight noise

Fail 29 Jan 2025 87,763 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated on propshaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine misfiring on road brake test slightly

Rear differential slight noise

Pass 22 May 2024 87,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,731 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

High travel on parking brake lever

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Signs of overheating, recommend attention (1.2.1 (f))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 81,970 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,076 miles

under tray and/or sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

Fail 18 Aug 2018 70,073 miles

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

under tray and/or sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,296 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,055 miles

Under trays and engines covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,216 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 16,210 miles

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

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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VU59 FKM is a 2010 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU59 FKM, 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 VU59 FKM registered?

VU59 FKM is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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