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AD10 GFE

2010 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 GFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,181 miles

Rear differential has oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,974 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 67,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2018 67,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,840 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 36,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

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 GFE is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

AD10 GFE is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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