BMW 320 (2010)
2010 BMW 320
CarHunch analysed 156 real MOT records for the 2010 BMW 320. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 BMW 320 passes its MOT at 81.5%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but there's a serious caveat: 34.6% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is alarming and well above what you'd typically expect. This suggests electrical, brake, or steering issues that could pose real safety risks, so any purchase absolutely requires a pre-buy inspection and full service history review.
These cars are averaging 88,658 miles at test, which is reasonable for a 14-year-old, but the troubling figure is 10.2 advisories per vehicle—that's nearly double the norm and indicates widespread wear across multiple systems. Budget for regular maintenance and expect suspension, cooling, and electrical gremlins; if the service history is sketchy or the car has been poorly maintained, walk away.
What to check before buying a 2010 BMW 320
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (60%) | 93 | 84.3% | 1.18 |
| Diesel (40%) | 63 | 77.5% | 2.24 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 BMW 320 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 BMW 320 vehicles fall between 50,352 and 87,921 miles.
2010 BMW 320 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 107 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 BMW 320
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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14.8%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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13.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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13.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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