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A3 TYC

2010 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 75,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 75,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,332 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 67,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2019 67,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2018 61,391 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2017 50,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,784 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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A3 TYC is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 TYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 TYC registered?

A3 TYC is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2010.

Is A3 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TYC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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