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A26 SBY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,502 mi
Last recorded81,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 81,502 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 74,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 74,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,586 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 60,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,577 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,532 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,818 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,946 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2018 47,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,987 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,889 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 SBY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SBY, 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 A26 SBY registered?

A26 SBY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is A26 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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