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AD59 OVW

2010 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 1 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 1 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,039 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,039 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LED lamps, dirty connection, reset (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,969 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,639 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear inner side light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,554 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,597 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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AD59 OVW is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD59 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

AD59 OVW is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is AD59 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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