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A4 VLD

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,382 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,268 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,977 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,845 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,039 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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A4 VLD is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 VLD, 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 A4 VLD registered?

A4 VLD is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2010.

Is A4 VLD safe to buy?

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