2010 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GX10 YBD
2010 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 155,244 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX10 YBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 155,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX10 YBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW X3 (GX10 YBD) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX10 YBD Mileage History
- 27/06/2022140,957 mi
- 13/07/2023146,025 mi+5,068 mi
- 12/07/2024150,671 mi+4,646 mi
- 13/07/2024150,671 mi
- 25/07/2025155,244 mi+4,573 mi
Average of roughly 4,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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