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288 GOR

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,742 mi
Last recorded56,742 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 GOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,736 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 44,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp washer does fully retract

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,394 miles

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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288 GOR is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 288 GOR, 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.

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What year was 288 GOR registered?

288 GOR is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2010.

Is 288 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 GOR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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