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AD10 PFK

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,060 mi
Last recorded153,060 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,060 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 150,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides of vehicle ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody with both inner cills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 149,182 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 149,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,250 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 147,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 147,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,553 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,577 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 134,577 miles

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

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

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))

o/s parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,590 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,588 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

both front tyres wearing low to edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flexi broken at front.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flexi broken at front.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,094 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,244 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edges advise

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,244 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

offside front tyre worn on outer edges advise

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 PFK is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFK, 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 PFK is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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