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BG10 XHS

2010 BMW 3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 398,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 XHS
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,233 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 155,233 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 137,051 miles

front flexi of exhaust broken

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,472 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,239 miles

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

rear exhaust shield broken

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,688 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,193 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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BG10 XHS is a 2010 BMW 3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 98,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG10 XHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG10 XHS is a 2010 BMW 3, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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