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A26 ATT

2010 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ATT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 63,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 63,801 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 53,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 46,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 40,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,691 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,882 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,975 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 14,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 10,904 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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A26 ATT is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A26 ATT, 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 A26 ATT registered?

A26 ATT is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is A26 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ATT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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