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AD10 URZ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,315 mi
Last recorded139,315 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 URZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 139,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 134,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 122,680 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 122,657 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 113,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,957 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,060 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,547 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S handbrake slow to apply

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,880 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 URZ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

AD10 URZ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is AD10 URZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 URZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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