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AD10 HBC

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,264 mi
Last recorded201,264 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 201,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 201,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 184,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm - worn heavy on inner edge - 205/55 r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 155,107 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate rattles around but secure

Fail 8 Mar 2018 155,107 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate rattles around but secure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 137,385 miles

both headlights loose

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 123,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body sill covers fitted

engine bay covers fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake disc worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,923 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 HBC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBC, 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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AD10 HBC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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