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534 RPB

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration534 RPB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,590 miles

Offside Front front Bumper is damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded L and R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,475 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 135,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 78,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 72,661 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 72,661 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 64,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 64,445 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,359 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,444 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 35,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,273 miles

Advise early replacment of rear tyres

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)

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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534 RPB is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 534 RPB, 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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534 RPB is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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