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AD10 LJO

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 LJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 136,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,849 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms on

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,466 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,836 miles

tyre pressure on

Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,678 miles

tyre light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,053 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 May 2019 112,171 miles

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

n/s/r tyre edges heavily worn,tread at 2mm

Fail 22 May 2019 112,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre edges heavily worn,tread at 2mm

Pass 26 May 2018 101,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip under 10mm in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 95,836 miles

Central Front Oil leak from gearbox area

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 95,835 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak from gearbox area

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,274 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 80,092 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 70,442 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,664 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 LJO is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJO, 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

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What year was AD10 LJO registered?

AD10 LJO is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is AD10 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 LJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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