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AB10 JET

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 JET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 129,795 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,865 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,916 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 119,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,177 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,229 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,838 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 105,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,974 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,903 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust front camp corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,389 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 JET is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AB10 JET, 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 AB10 JET registered?

AB10 JET is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is AB10 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB10 JET shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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