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206 SPG

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration206 SPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 57,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 45,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 36,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 31,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 26,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 17,067 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread/perishing on tread edge.Cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 15,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 12,465 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 12,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 10,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 6,540 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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206 SPG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 206 SPG, 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 206 SPG registered?

206 SPG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is 206 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 206 SPG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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