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AD10 ESN

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,539 mi
Last recorded131,539 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 ESN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 131,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre BALD inner edge close to cord exposure

Fail 14 Nov 2023 97,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster on maximum (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre BALD inner edge close to cord exposure

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,535 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,067 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure screw in sidewall has damaged the tyre structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,929 miles

both front tyres slightly low on tread on outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2016 40,929 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly low on tread on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,362 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 ESN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

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

Is AD10 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 ESN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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