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AD10 FDZ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,893 mi
Last recorded169,893 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 169,893 miles

Front Lower exhaust clamp loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,423 miles

Front TYRES SCRUBBING

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

Rear HANDBRAKE JUST REACHED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 146,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 146,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 202,838 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 120,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,348 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 111,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,233 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,598 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,598 miles

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

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 FDZ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

AD10 FDZ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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