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NL10 SFV

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 SFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,922 miles

both rear tyres cassalated on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,048 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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NL10 SFV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 NL10 SFV, 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 NL10 SFV registered?

NL10 SFV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is NL10 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL10 SFV 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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