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A26 SLA

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,729 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,052 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,657 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,327 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 84,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,117 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 SLA is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A26 SLA, 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 SLA registered?

A26 SLA is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is A26 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SLA 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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