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A23 YYN

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,369 mi
Last recorded126,369 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 YYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 118,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 109,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 101,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,042 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 97,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,596 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

advise alignment as both front tyres are worn on outer shoulders

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,596 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

advise alignment as both front tyres are worn on outer shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,092 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

advise alignment

low tyre pressures

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,007 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,462 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,825 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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A23 YYN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A23 YYN, 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 A23 YYN registered?

A23 YYN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is A23 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 YYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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