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AD10 ESG

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

189,358 mi
Last recorded189,358 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 189,358 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 189,323 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 174,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 162,543 miles

Brake pad warning is on

Pass 23 Jan 2023 151,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 129,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,653 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 ESG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD10 ESG registered?

AD10 ESG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 2010.

Is AD10 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 ESG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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