2010 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GY60 WFD
2010 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 116,972 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY60 WFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 116,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY60 WFD 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 (GY60 WFD) between October 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GY60 WFD Mileage History
- 26/10/2021103,251 mi
- 26/10/2022105,813 mi+2,562 mi
- 27/10/2023108,552 mi+2,739 mi
- 26/09/2025113,234 mi+4,682 mi
- 24/09/2026116,972 mi+3,738 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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