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AD10 BCY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 BCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,350 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter window smashed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 89,009 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,688 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,791 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,047 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,652 miles

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)

o/s/front tyre perished

rear tyres perished and cracking

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 BCY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AD10 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

AD10 BCY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is AD10 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 BCY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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