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AD10 LKC

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,953 mi
Last recorded151,953 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 LKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 151,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 151,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,103 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 145,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,477 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bush worn

Fail 27 Feb 2024 137,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,516 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,377 miles

Engine top,under and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,654 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 108,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 96,272 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,950 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,324 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 48,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 LKC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 LKC, 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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AD10 LKC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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