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YH10 OBC

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,687 mi
Last recorded171,687 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 OBC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 171,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Damage to door and sill.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 171,685 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged and sill damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2024 160,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 149,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,937 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 129,724 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 129,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 121,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various minor chips/cracks to windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,672 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various minor chips/cracks to windscreen (8.3.1a)

long travel handbrake

slight judder/smear n/s o/s front wiper blades

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,090 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,032 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing low

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 OBC 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 76.5%.

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 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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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