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AD10 BCV

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,293 mi
Last recorded149,293 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 BCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 149,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,913 miles

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2020 117,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 95,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,820 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,815 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,992 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,986 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some suspension components

Pass 1 May 2015 77,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,712 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,308 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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AD10 BCV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BCV, 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 AD10 BCV registered?

AD10 BCV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 2010.

Is AD10 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 BCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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