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A26 KDM

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,651 mi
Last recorded151,651 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 KDM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 151,651 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE CENTRAL AND REAR

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 151,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE CENTRAL AND REAR

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 139,120 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 139,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 138,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,824 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 133,735 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,200 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged but cord not exposed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,443 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge small cut to cords

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge small cut to cords

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KDM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A26 KDM, 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 KDM registered?

A26 KDM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 October 2010.

Is A26 KDM safe to buy?

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