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A14 LSX

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,117 mi
Last recorded170,117 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2024 170,117 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 163,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 153,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 135,429 miles

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

park brake only just passed bit may need repair or adjustment

Pass 13 May 2020 124,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 110,412 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

fitted child seat VERY INSECURE

Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,946 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,507 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 97,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,842 miles

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

brake warnimg light on

Pass 9 May 2013 72,100 miles

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

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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A14 LSX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 LSX, 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 A14 LSX registered?

A14 LSX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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