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AF10 OVT

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 OVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 143,414 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 134,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 134,930 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leak

Fail 23 Nov 2022 134,930 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

auxilliary belt damaged

pad warning light on

rear diff leak

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is cracking and perishing. also has a cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,754 miles

Brake performance not tested drive shaft bolts loose, not tested due to not causing further damage tappely 4x4 (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is cracking and perishing. also has a cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,691 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 110,299 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,959 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 57,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,534 miles

both rear tyres worn on the outer tread area

moderate wear to front brake pads

small cut to offside front tyre tread area

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,386 miles

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

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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AF10 OVT is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AF10 OVT, 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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AF10 OVT is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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