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648 NPB

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,545 mi
Last recorded12,545 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration648 NPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 12,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 11,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 10,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 9,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 8,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 8,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 8,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 6,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 6,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 4,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 3,658 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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648 NPB is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 648 NPB, 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 648 NPB registered?

648 NPB is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is 648 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 648 NPB 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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