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C26 ABY

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ABY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 141,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 132,567 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 121,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C26 ABY is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C26 ABY, 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 C26 ABY registered?

C26 ABY is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is C26 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ABY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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