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AD10 HGF

2010 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,379 mi
Last recorded173,379 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 HGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 173,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to dpf tampering (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. has a square patch cut out from side and re welded back on , and lots of exhaust paste (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushed deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper rear suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 161,909 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 161,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 153,784 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2020 153,784 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,040 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension components Corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 134,969 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,475 miles

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

no acceleration detected

Fail 8 Sep 2017 119,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear ally arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre near to side wall ()

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

no acceleration detected

Pass 5 Sep 2016 178,357 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,988 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 136,985 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,281 miles

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

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 HGF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

AD10 HGF is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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