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YD10 BYV

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,011 mi
Last recorded150,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 BYV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 150,011 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 149,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 136,531 miles

Front power steering noisy on lock to lock check possibly low on fluid unable to see fluid without removing cap on reservoir

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2025 136,473 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front power steering noisy on lock to lock check possibly low on fluid unable to see fluid without removing cap on reservoir

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 124,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,096 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 82,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,878 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

NSF tyre sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,014 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

NSF tyre sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,865 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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YD10 BYV is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black 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 YD10 BYV, 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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YD10 BYV is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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