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A5 WUM

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 155,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 146,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,333 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 106,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak Reservoir. ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,837 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 WUM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

A5 WUM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is A5 WUM safe to buy?

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