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A2 TSE

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,453 mi
Last recorded117,453 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TSE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Alloy has been welded 2x spots

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2025 112,526 miles

Offside Rear wheel welded in 2 spots

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2025 112,526 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper lip broken, leaving sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel welded in 2 spots

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,403 miles

Front Lower bumper trim damaged

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

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

oil level on minimum

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,252 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,453 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 90,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,964 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 72,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,068 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 39,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TSE is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TSE, 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 TSE registered?

A2 TSE is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is A2 TSE safe to buy?

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