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AD10 PCZ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,683 mi
Last recorded203,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 PCZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 203,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 203,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 172,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 158,554 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 158,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,055 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,036 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,000 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/front tyre as lumps missing from sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,362 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

exhaust cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2016 82,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn

exhaust cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,184 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,594 miles

o/s/f tyre tread bald on outer edge not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 PCZ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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