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YF59 AYV

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 AYV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,263 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 70,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Chunks missing from outer sidewall, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Chunks missing from outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,600 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2022 63,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 60,571 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,556 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 55,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 51,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,877 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 13,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,253 miles

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

both front tyres have damage to outer side wall n/s worse

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s door mirror glass broken and held on with tape

rear washer leaking into back of car

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,251 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have damage to outer side wall n/s worse

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s door mirror glass broken and held on with tape

rear washer leaking into back of car

Pass 26 May 2015 38,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,900 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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YF59 AYV is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF59 AYV, 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 YF59 AYV registered?

YF59 AYV is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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