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AD54 GEM

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,696 mi
Last recorded106,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 106,696 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 106,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has heavy tares and a bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,751 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 92,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 83,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 75,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 67,797 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2020 67,797 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 55,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 23,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,359 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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AD54 GEM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 AD54 GEM, 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 AD54 GEM registered?

AD54 GEM is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is AD54 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 GEM 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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