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YF59 BWO

2010 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BWO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 141,734 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (j))

handbrake lever high

Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,976 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

handbrake high

Fail 17 Nov 2023 135,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL)(RED OVER-HEATED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Red tyre pressure light illuminated )(pre 2012

Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 85,097 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 85,097 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,574 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2015 51,620 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,519 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,791 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 BWO is a 2010 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF59 BWO, 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 YF59 BWO registered?

YF59 BWO is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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