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F20 RSL

2010 BMW 3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,541 mi
Last recorded56,541 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 398,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 RSL
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 32,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,742 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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F20 RSL is a 2010 BMW 3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 98,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F20 RSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F20 RSL registered?

F20 RSL is a 2010 BMW 3, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is F20 RSL safe to buy?

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