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2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,483 mi
Last recorded54,483 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 54,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 52,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 50,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,938 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 42,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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20 BMW is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 86,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 BMW registered?

20 BMW is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is 20 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 BMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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