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30 SRA

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 SRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 97,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 91v P7 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,204 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 95,193 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 225/45r17 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/1791V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake travel long

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,287 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 60,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 60,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,284 miles

Nearside Front worn slightly on the outer edge

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front worn slightly on the outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,477 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2014 33,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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30 SRA is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 30 SRA, 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 30 SRA registered?

30 SRA is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2010.

Is 30 SRA safe to buy?

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