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MV10 LPK

2010 BMW 3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,082 mi
Last recorded194,082 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 398,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 LPK
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 194,082 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 193,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 183,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad looks thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 183,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad looks thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 166,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 166,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 156,993 miles

Offside poor image headlamp

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad warning wire poorly fitted

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2022 156,993 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside poor image headlamp

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad warning wire poorly fitted

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2021 149,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 149,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 146,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 140,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,844 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 108,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,818 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,341 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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MV10 LPK is a 2010 BMW 3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV10 LPK, 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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MV10 LPK is a 2010 BMW 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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