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2 GNB

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,556 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,911 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 62,911 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,845 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 57,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close, on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close, on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,192 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 43,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,312 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,566 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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2 GNB is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2 GNB, 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 2 GNB registered?

2 GNB is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is 2 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 GNB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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