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AD10 LJV

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,070 mi
Last recorded147,070 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 LJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 147,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,249 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 144,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,850 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 142,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 140,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 137,713 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 137,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side's (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 131,439 miles

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

hand brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,546 miles

Offside Rear Under tray/shield broken

Fail 23 Mar 2017 119,546 miles

Offside Rear Under tray/shield broken

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,009 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,694 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 78,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 LJV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

AD10 LJV is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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