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AD59 OWG

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,240 mi
Last recorded121,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 117,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 115,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner inner tread area worn and perished/cracked.

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

Offside Rear Inner inner tread area worn and perished/cracked.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,443 miles

tyre warning comes on sometimes

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 100,597 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,766 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 OWG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

AD59 OWG is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is AD59 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OWG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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