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AE10 LMM

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,172 mi
Last recorded144,172 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 139,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 139,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 106,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

fuel residue around filler neck and inner wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2018 91,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 83,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,881 miles

emissions tested-too clean to record

Pass 12 May 2015 68,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 60,050 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,050 miles

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

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

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 2 Jul 2013 49,436 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some small cuts in rear tyres

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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AE10 LMM is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE10 LMM, 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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AE10 LMM is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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