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VU10 KSN

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,386 mi
Last recorded156,386 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 KSN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 156,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 131,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges plus small splits to inner side wall. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 114,803 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges plus small splits to inner side wall. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,741 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)

near side raer top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,103 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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VU10 KSN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU10 KSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU10 KSN registered?

VU10 KSN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is VU10 KSN safe to buy?

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