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333 GBD

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,571 mi
Last recorded168,571 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 GBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 168,571 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 155,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 155,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 142,310 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,232 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 114,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,144 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,476 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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333 GBD is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 333 GBD, 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 333 GBD registered?

333 GBD is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is 333 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 333 GBD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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