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AD10 HGN

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,679 mi
Last recorded123,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 HGN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 123,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe washer/bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,788 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 115,788 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,408 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 112,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Nov 2021 108,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 108,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 101,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 99,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,681 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 HGN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

AD10 HGN is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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