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YE10 CCY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,622 mi
Last recorded161,622 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 CCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 161,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak covering engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 161,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak covering engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 151,942 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (offside has a nail) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2022 151,926 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (offside has a nail) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2021 144,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 135,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,052 miles

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

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

dpf exhaust flexi joint slight play

parking brake travel slightly high may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,188 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/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,821 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension unable to determine source

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level half way between minimum and maximum

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension unable to determine source

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND IS SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level half way between minimum and maximum

tyre size 225/45r17 91w

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,227 miles

coolant pipe minor rub on front to rear brake pipe, advise re-position

tail pipe trim on exhaust rattles

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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YE10 CCY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE10 CCY, 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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YE10 CCY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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