2010 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · H5 HUR
2010 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 134,860 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H5 HUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 134,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H5 HUR 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 (H5 HUR) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H5 HUR Mileage History
- 19/07/2023109,831 mi
- 19/07/2023109,845 mi+14 mi
- 01/08/2024121,242 mi+11,397 mi
- 02/08/2024121,247 mi+5 mi
- 16/07/2025134,860 mi+13,613 mi
Average of roughly 12,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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