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A21 XJN

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XJN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 94,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 94,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 80,219 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some slight age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slightly wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,551 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,116 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 67,116 miles

Headlamp aim not tested N/S/F (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F INTERMITTENT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,023 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,858 miles

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

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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A21 XJN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 A21 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 XJN registered?

A21 XJN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is A21 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 XJN 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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