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AD59 OWJ

2010 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,430 mi
Last recorded37,430 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 37,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 31,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,359 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 26,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 24,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge and worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 12,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,079 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 OWJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 OWJ registered?

AD59 OWJ is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is AD59 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OWJ 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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