2010 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PW51 BAW
2010 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 83,522 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,522 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.
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PW51 BAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 83,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PW51 BAW 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 (PW51 BAW) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PW51 BAW Mileage History
- 20/12/202127,963 mi
- 05/12/202237,668 mi+9,705 mi
- 29/11/202352,196 mi+14,528 mi
- 02/12/202462,415 mi+10,219 mi
- 01/12/202583,522 mi+21,107 mi
Average of roughly 14,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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