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A5 GCS

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GCS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 88,847 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 88,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, dangerously close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, dangerously close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2024 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 48,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,511 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner surfaces corroded and deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in center of tread

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner discs very low aprox 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,324 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 16,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 16,016 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 GCS is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A5 GCS, 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 GCS registered?

A5 GCS is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is A5 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GCS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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