2010 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NJ10 TDV
2010 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 102,502 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NJ10 TDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 102,502 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.
NJ10 TDV 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 (NJ10 TDV) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ10 TDV Mileage History
- 07/10/202286,784 mi
- 23/10/202390,405 mi+3,621 mi
- 29/11/202496,514 mi+6,109 mi
- 03/12/2025102,362 mi+5,848 mi
- 19/12/2025102,502 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 4,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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