2010 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YF10 VEY
2010 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 221,185 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,185 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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YF10 VEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 221,185 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.
YF10 VEY 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 (YF10 VEY) between February 2022 and January 2026.
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.
YF10 VEY Mileage History
- 05/02/2022185,161 mi
- 27/01/2023193,737 mi+8,576 mi
- 08/02/2024203,695 mi+9,958 mi
- 27/01/2025212,350 mi+8,655 mi
- 30/01/2026221,185 mi+8,835 mi
Average of roughly 9,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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