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A5 FLM

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,859 mi
Last recorded172,859 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 172,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 168,070 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 163,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 155,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 155,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper control arms have slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner lamp lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,639 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front thrust arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 124,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 107,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,013 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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A5 FLM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 A5 FLM, 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 A5 FLM registered?

A5 FLM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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