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A16 NSP

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NSP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 84,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 83,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 79,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 76,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,013 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 71,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 67,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 63,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 57,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 32,480 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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A16 NSP is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A16 NSP, 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 A16 NSP registered?

A16 NSP is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is A16 NSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NSP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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