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AD10 AHF

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,505 mi
Last recorded163,505 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 AHF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 163,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,022 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear HANDBRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

TPMS INDICATES A FAULT

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 152,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STRETCHED (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear HANDBRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

TPMS INDICATES A FAULT

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 133,318 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,061 miles

Front tyres have large splits on inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.0mm in centre + no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm in centre + low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,632 miles

Both rear tyres slightly undersize for rim (width)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of rear adult belts. ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 116,632 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly undersize for rim (width)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of rear adult belts. ()

TPMS light on.

Pass 29 May 2018 105,406 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 105,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2017 97,287 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 May 2017 97,257 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,327 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,983 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,911 miles

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

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

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

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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AD10 AHF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD10 AHF, 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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AD10 AHF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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