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AB10 DEC

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,248 mi
Last recorded125,248 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 DEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 113,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,495 miles

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear differential leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,740 miles

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

rear differential leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2021 92,447 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear differential slight leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,525 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear differential slight leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,125 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,462 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,641 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,481 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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AB10 DEC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AB10 DEC, 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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AB10 DEC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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