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AC08 DAN

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 149,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 126,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 125,753 miles

Nearside Rear alloy rim slightly damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,734 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,458 miles

no measurable level of smoke emitted

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 46,284 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 29,615 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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AC08 DAN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AC08 DAN, 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 AC08 DAN registered?

AC08 DAN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is AC08 DAN safe to buy?

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