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320 FRH

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration320 FRH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 132,504 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,236 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 122,247 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,385 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,065 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 113,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels have one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 113,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing All wheel missing one bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 43,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,111 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 90,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks to outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,651 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 30,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, nearside is heavily pitted/advise further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 72,648 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,151 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,434 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 53,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 91w RFT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,039 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2016 20,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on outer

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,383 miles

nearside front tyre wearing off on egdes and outer sidewall has damage

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread

offside front tyre wearing off on edges and slightly cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 33,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,648 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,324 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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320 FRH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 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 320 FRH, 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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320 FRH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 August 2010.

Is 320 FRH safe to buy?

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