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YH10 NLC

2010 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,527 mi
Last recorded119,527 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 NLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,527 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 105,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 102,494 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 102,494 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,900 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,848 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 91,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 72,159 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 72,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 60,646 miles

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

Several small cuts and areas of kerb damage to inner sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 14 May 2015 50,208 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 29 May 2014 40,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 29,896 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)

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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YH10 NLC is a 2010 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH10 NLC, 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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YH10 NLC is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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