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A24 DLE

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,497 mi
Last recorded50,497 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 DLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 37,748 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 37,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken on nearside front (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 33,700 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 28,220 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 28,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,726 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,988 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 16,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,876 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,004 miles

Front tyres worn on edges close to limit.

Offside Front jacking point damaged.

Rear tyres worn on inner edge close to limit.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,631 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 6,190 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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A24 DLE is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 A24 DLE, 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 A24 DLE registered?

A24 DLE is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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The MOT history for A24 DLE 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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