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AD10 LJC

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,251 mi
Last recorded201,251 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 201,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn close too limit.(under inflated). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 182,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 147,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative o\s not working when ignition on (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,368 miles

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

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

advise tpm light on

Fail 4 Jul 2019 132,350 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

advise tpm light on

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,531 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 LJC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

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