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X31 AAB

2010 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,103 mi
Last recorded145,103 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,103 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 145,103 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,508 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slight leak from outer boot clip

Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,176 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,298 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,829 miles

Emissions Satisfactory

Engine Temp 79*

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Number plate Cracked

NSR tyre wearing on both edges

Slight free play in O/S of steering system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,313 miles

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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X31 AAB is a 2010 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X31 AAB, 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 X31 AAB registered?

X31 AAB is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is X31 AAB safe to buy?

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