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AD55 LOG

2010 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,374 mi
Last recorded134,374 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 LOG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,732 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S + N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 113,004 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,344 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,953 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern/bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 56%plus imbalance and considerable less effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,025 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,847 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear upper suspension arm play in inner bush

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,847 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear upper suspension arm play in inner bush

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2015 32,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,173 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,447 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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AD55 LOG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD55 LOG, 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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AD55 LOG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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