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A3 ADH

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,383 mi
Last recorded199,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ADH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 199,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 195,733 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 195,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure SPRING PAN BOLT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 190,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 188,607 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 183,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 178,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 170,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 132,224 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded engine bay (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,832 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges ( raised tread )

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 39,197 miles

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

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,310 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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A3 ADH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A3 ADH, 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 A3 ADH registered?

A3 ADH is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is A3 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ADH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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