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52 JVW

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,845 mi
Last recorded195,845 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 JVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 195,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 195,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 181,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 166,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 157,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 157,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,549 miles

Rear outer brake pads on approx 3mm

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,865 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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52 JVW 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 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 52 JVW, 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 52 JVW registered?

52 JVW is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is 52 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 JVW 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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