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AD10 LKG

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,113 mi
Last recorded175,113 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 175,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 175,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 164,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 159,094 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 159,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 152,930 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 152,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,523 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 102,805 miles

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

o/s/r outer side light inop

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LKG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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