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4602 VX

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4602 VX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 84,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,918 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 65,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below specified minimum thickness of 22mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below specified minimum thickness of 22mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,485 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 27,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing inner and outter edges.

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

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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4602 VX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 4602 VX, 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 4602 VX registered?

4602 VX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is 4602 VX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4602 VX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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