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A81 NSH

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,286 mi
Last recorded173,286 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 NSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 173,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 164,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 150,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 128,175 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear handbrake high lever no reserve travel

exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear handbrake high lever no reserve travel

exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage evident

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cuts evident (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 225/35/19

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 255/30/19

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 68,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2013 68,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A81 NSH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A81 NSH, 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 A81 NSH registered?

A81 NSH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is A81 NSH safe to buy?

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