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A26 DBR

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,251 mi
Last recorded139,251 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DBR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,251 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 130,108 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 130,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 122,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,250 miles

Under trays covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,583 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,583 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 87,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 82,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 78,380 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 78,379 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,755 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front suspension front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front suspension front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,298 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 53,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,436 miles

no emissions recorded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 26,799 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 DBR is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DBR, 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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A26 DBR is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 2010.

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