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307 PTF

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,652 mi
Last recorded48,652 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration307 PTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 48,652 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 45,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 43,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 30,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 30,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,181 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,071 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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307 PTF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 307 PTF, 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 307 PTF registered?

307 PTF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is 307 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 307 PTF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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