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AD10 GFX

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,407 mi
Last recorded181,407 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 181,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 181,392 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 172,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 163,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 157,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 157,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 153,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,942 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GFX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

AD10 GFX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2010.

Is AD10 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 GFX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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