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AD10 SAL

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 SAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,065 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,109 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

engine under tray fitted oil seeping

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,317 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,728 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 106,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,931 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,381 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,948 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 SAL is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc 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 SAL, 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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What year was AD10 SAL registered?

AD10 SAL is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2010.

Is AD10 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 SAL 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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