2010 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YA10 VLU
2010 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 120,396 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,396 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.
YA10 VLU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 120,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA10 VLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW X3 (YA10 VLU) between October 2013 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
YA10 VLU Mileage History
- 28/10/201343,540 mi
- 29/10/201343,576 mi+36 mi
- 22/11/201452,921 mi+9,345 mi
- 09/11/201558,050 mi+5,129 mi
- 22/11/201664,557 mi+6,507 mi
- 03/10/201765,068 mi+511 mi
- 25/09/201872,951 mi+7,883 mi
- 19/09/201978,307 mi+5,356 mi
- 07/09/202082,165 mi+3,858 mi
- 11/09/202082,170 mi+5 mi
- 29/09/202192,201 mi+10,031 mi
- 29/09/202192,202 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202299,921 mi+7,719 mi
- 26/09/2023106,674 mi+6,753 mi
- 19/09/2024115,274 mi+8,600 mi
- 07/10/2025120,396 mi+5,122 mi
Average of roughly 6,435 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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