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A5 XCC

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,331 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,528 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,104 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 XCC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A5 XCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 XCC registered?

A5 XCC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is A5 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XCC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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