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AD59 RCY

2010 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 RCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,110 miles

under cover restricting view with little residue of oil.

Fail 29 Oct 2025 111,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under cover restricting view with little residue of oil.

Pass 1 Feb 2025 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 90,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,006 miles

Engine covers and under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 63,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,376 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 RCY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

AD59 RCY is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is AD59 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 RCY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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