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C3 TUP

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,205 mi
Last recorded118,205 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 118,205 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 82,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,005 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,476 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 36,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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C3 TUP is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C3 TUP, 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 C3 TUP registered?

C3 TUP is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is C3 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 TUP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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