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A17 YLH

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,740 mi
Last recorded49,740 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 46,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 43,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 39,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 32,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,259 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 31,245 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 26,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,662 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,992 miles

all tyres some light sidewall damage

Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 11,371 miles

all tyres some slight sidewall damage

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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A17 YLH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A17 YLH, 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 A17 YLH registered?

A17 YLH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is A17 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 YLH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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