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A23 LEK

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 78,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 76,051 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,499 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,078 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 69,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,036 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,111 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 39,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 31,414 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,414 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 23,441 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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A23 LEK is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A23 LEK, 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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What year was A23 LEK registered?

A23 LEK is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is A23 LEK safe to buy?

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