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AD59 JKX

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,185 mi
Last recorded159,185 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 JKX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 159,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,625 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 155,625 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 147,739 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2022 147,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,537 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn recommend replacement 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn recommend replacement 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,024 miles

o/s/r sleeve on shocker damaged

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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AD59 JKX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD59 JKX, 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 AD59 JKX registered?

AD59 JKX is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 2010.

Is AD59 JKX safe to buy?

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