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B6 PVL

2010 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,592 mi
Last recorded192,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 PVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 192,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 184,391 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 168,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2023 168,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2022 153,787 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,176 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 137,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,337 miles

slight play in offside inner steering arm joint/steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,272 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B6 PVL is a 2010 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B6 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 PVL registered?

B6 PVL is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is B6 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 PVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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