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AD10 DFY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,946 mi
Last recorded85,946 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 DFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,661 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2022 72,589 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 72,589 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,896 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 61,896 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,120 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,237 miles

Both rear tyre treads are worn very close to limit.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,299 miles

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,578 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DFY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

AD10 DFY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2010.

Is AD10 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 DFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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