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A19 SJY

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,895 mi
Last recorded64,895 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin very close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 60,044 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,091 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 57,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 54,579 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 51,532 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 46,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,014 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,194 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,637 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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A19 SJY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 A19 SJY, 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 A19 SJY registered?

A19 SJY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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