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AD10 GZY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,932 mi
Last recorded160,932 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 160,932 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 160,868 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH rear tyres wearing low (at 3mm)

Nearside Front wheel inner rim kerb damage

OIL LEAK, undertray & exhaust contaminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake travel close to excess, system may require adjustment or repair

small stone chips in windscreen

vin plate sticker deteriorated/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2024 154,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Dec 2024 154,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,447 miles

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Dec 2023 148,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2022 141,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 141,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,938 miles

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,168 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,161 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,299 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,272 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 GZY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

AD10 GZY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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