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YF59 KNJ

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,526 mi
Last recorded89,526 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 89,510 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to condition of front subframe at o/s suspension arm mounting (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak porous due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe badly corroded and holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding body (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 60,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure light displayed

Fail 31 Jan 2025 60,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure light displayed

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,205 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,096 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 KNJ is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KNJ, 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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YF59 KNJ is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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