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A4 PDA

2010 BMW 320

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,124 mi
Last recorded187,124 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 32085,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PDA
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 187,124 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 187,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 175,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2024 175,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount ?? (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 147,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,997 miles

8nder tray fitted obscuring some test items

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut seepage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

crack in offside tail light lens

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

offside rear brake pad appears about 3/4 worn or more

screen slightly scuffed

Pass 7 Feb 2020 136,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

jacking block missing from nearside rear sill

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 136,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

jacking block missing from nearside rear sill

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,003 miles

front tyres worn more on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn more inner edge

parking brake application uneven

possible slight seepage of oil at offside front strut

some corrosion and scoring on front brake discs

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn more on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn more inner edge

offside rear inner brake pad appears 3/4 worn

parking brake application uneven

possible slight seepage of oil at offside front strut

some corrosion and scoring on front brake discs

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear caliper spring clip missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tyre close to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,180 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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A4 PDA is a 2010 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 85,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 PDA is a 2010 BMW 320, first registered on 14 March 2010.

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