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A21 LOM

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,634 mi
Last recorded107,634 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 107,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,465 miles

Both rear cv joints leaking grease from cap covers

Both rear shock bump stops split and cover tubes dropped

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,743 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,742 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,745 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged plastic housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 72,142 miles

Exhaust system insecure downpipe to main system sleeve joint clamp is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,106 miles

Exhaust system insecure downpipe to mid section clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding badly, inner pad worn down (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working suspect tank filter blocked (3.5 (a))

exhaust has crack in tubing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,480 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,290 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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A21 LOM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A21 LOM, 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 A21 LOM registered?

A21 LOM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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