CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD10 LHJ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 158,324 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 158,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 142,340 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,730 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Jul 2024 118,730 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Jul 2023 98,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,092 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225/4517)rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (225/4517)rf

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 88,887 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,781 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,561 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD10 LHJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD10 LHJ?

You can check the full history of AD10 LHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD10 LHJ registered?

AD10 LHJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is AD10 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 LHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD10 LHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD10 LHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.