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A26 SPJ

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,098 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 84,096 miles

Emissions unable to be completed readings too high lambda and co2 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,912 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached from rear (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,485 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 74,478 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 74,166 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,998 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 72,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,725 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 65,725 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,528 miles

minor chips in screen

Fail 12 Apr 2016 60,528 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging off rear view mirror and tax disc holder in swept area (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor chips in screen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,084 miles

sidewall damage nsf tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

pad warning light on

Fail 12 Jun 2013 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SPJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SPJ, 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 SPJ registered?

A26 SPJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is A26 SPJ safe to buy?

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