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AD56 EMS

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EMS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,510 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 113,492 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 108,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 108,552 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,196 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 106,196 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 104,430 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,898 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,101 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,392 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,739 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,752 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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AD56 EMS is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD56 EMS, 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 AD56 EMS registered?

AD56 EMS is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is AD56 EMS safe to buy?

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