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A25 DPT

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,660 mi
Last recorded135,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 DPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 135,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 132,506 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 124,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , upper arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,807 miles

front pads and discs wearing

nearside rear tyre worn

rear pads and discs worn and deteriorated

rear shocks leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2020 96,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,767 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,373 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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A25 DPT is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A25 DPT, 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 A25 DPT registered?

A25 DPT is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is A25 DPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 DPT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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