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867 VY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,833 mi
Last recorded36,833 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration867 VY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 36,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 34,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 32,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,908 miles

Front Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 19,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,185 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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867 VY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 867 VY, 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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867 VY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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