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A18 OCF

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,473 mi
Last recorded124,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 124,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,156 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,148 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 103,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,778 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, both rear (blistering under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,831 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,516 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A18 OCF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 OCF, 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 A18 OCF registered?

A18 OCF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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