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79 BJ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,789 mi
Last recorded63,789 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 BJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 63,789 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 62,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 60,605 miles

Rear Rear Seats down unable to check seat belts

Pass 20 May 2021 56,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,851 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Emissions not detected

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has a sticker applied to reflective background (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to read

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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79 BJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 79 BJ, 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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79 BJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is 79 BJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 BJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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