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AB10 YAS

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 YAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,806 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,751 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 48,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,242 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,230 miles

front number plate delaminated

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 YAS is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YAS, 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 AB10 YAS registered?

AB10 YAS is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2010.

Is AB10 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB10 YAS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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