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A2 DSJ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DSJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 86,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,113 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,505 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,682 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,058 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 16 Sep 2014 34,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small stone chip outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,259 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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A2 DSJ 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 93.3%.

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 A2 DSJ, 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 A2 DSJ registered?

A2 DSJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2010.

Is A2 DSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 DSJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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