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A14 YOC

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 112,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both frontmost arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

hand brake requires attention

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel long

Fail 30 Jul 2024 96,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspected split pipe (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel long

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel long

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel long

Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,640 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,640 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2020 81,610 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,320 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 79,320 miles

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

Central Exhaust clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on the outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,714 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,282 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,282 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk not working (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,712 miles

Engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f brake wear wire loose

Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,712 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f brake wear wire loose

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,362 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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A14 YOC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A14 YOC, 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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A14 YOC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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