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AD10 HGM

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,723 mi
Last recorded152,723 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 HGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 152,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 147,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2023 147,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2022 139,559 miles

Exhaust system rubber hangers deteriorated but still providing some support

Front Exhaust flexi broken/deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire insecure/fouling

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2022 139,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system rubber hangers deteriorated but still providing some support

Front Exhaust flexi broken/deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire insecure/fouling

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2021 132,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 132,863 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp split (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads on approx2/3mm.

rear brake discs starting to get worn.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,769 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

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 HGM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

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

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