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YF59 BYG

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,581 mi
Last recorded108,581 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 108,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,361 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,019 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 79,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,258 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,337 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,558 miles

fuel flap trim adrift but not insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2012 17,800 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 BYG is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black 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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

YF59 BYG is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is YF59 BYG safe to buy?

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