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AD59 KGY

2010 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

221,264 mi
Last recorded221,264 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 KGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 221,264 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Disc shield loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 212,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle deteriorated/ stiff to open

Fail 21 Dec 2024 212,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle deteriorated/ stiff to open

Pass 27 Dec 2023 205,351 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 205,262 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 195,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil lamp illuminated then rectified itself

Pass 18 Dec 2021 183,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's just about 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp not secure

Fail 18 Dec 2021 183,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's just about 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp not secure

Pass 9 Dec 2020 172,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 172,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 164,450 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 164,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,384 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 156,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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))

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 143,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 143,539 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 132,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

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

panels under bonnet obscuring some components

undertray fitted obscuring some components

vehicle has snow tyres fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 120,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

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

panels under bonnet obscuring some components

undertray fitted obscuring some components

vehicle has snow tyres fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,492 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,750 miles

nsr tyre has cut in inner sidewall(2.8mm tread)

rear pads soon

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 KGY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KGY, 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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AD59 KGY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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