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A3 YOC

2010 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YOC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 125,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 124,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 123,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,515 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,572 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 118,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 116,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 107,935 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to ply on inner edge/ tyre worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Run flat and non run flat fitted on rear axle [not recommended]

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,528 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 100,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,725 miles

tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Feb 2017 89,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,430 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,430 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2016 70,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 43,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre nearing chords

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,443 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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A3 YOC is a 2010 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 78,458 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 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 YOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A3 YOC is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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