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AD10 LPY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,038 mi
Last recorded114,038 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 LPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 114,038 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 95,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,166 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of certain components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

No gas blast detected time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

no gas blast at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,771 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,771 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,034 miles

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 LPY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc 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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

AD10 LPY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is AD10 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 LPY 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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