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3 DTV

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 71,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,695 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 62,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,378 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 50,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,725 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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3 DTV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 3 DTV, 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 3 DTV registered?

3 DTV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is 3 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 DTV 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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