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421 FM

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,829 mi
Last recorded29,829 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration421 FM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 29,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 29,002 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 27,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,798 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 26,798 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,788 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 22,697 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 28 Nov 2016 20,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 14,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,788 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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421 FM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 421 FM, 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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How do I check the history of 421 FM?

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What year was 421 FM registered?

421 FM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is 421 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 421 FM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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