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AD10 LJZ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 LJZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,851 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner shoulder tyre worn

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,867 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,867 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,725 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Lower outer joint is worn

Offside Front Lower rearward arm has play in ball joint

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Sep 2017 98,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Lower outer joint is worn

Offside Front Lower rearward arm has play in ball joint

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges, will expose structure soon

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,624 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 88,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,993 miles

EML on

engine covers fitted obscuring components

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,865 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 LJZ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

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

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