2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · 79 BJ
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 63,789 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
79 BJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 63,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
79 BJ Mileage History
- 25/02/201329,557 mi
- 20/03/201434,571 mi+5,014 mi
- 26/02/201535,858 mi+1,287 mi
- 22/03/201638,464 mi+2,606 mi
- 07/03/201742,759 mi+4,295 mi
- 19/03/201844,851 mi+2,092 mi
- 12/03/201948,484 mi+3,633 mi
- 02/06/202052,947 mi+4,463 mi
- 20/05/202156,570 mi+3,623 mi
- 19/05/202260,605 mi+4,035 mi
- 17/05/202362,483 mi+1,878 mi
- 07/05/202463,789 mi+1,306 mi
- 07/05/202463,789 mi
Average of roughly 3,058 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
79 BJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (79 BJ) between February 2013 and May 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (79B Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 79BJ.
ROLLS ROYCE
DAWN
BMW
KIA
PICANTO
MERCEDES-BENZ
G 400 AMG LINE PREM + D 4M A
AUDI
A4
LEXUS
RX
BMW
3 SERIES
MINI
JOHN COOPER WORKS
MERCEDES-BENZ
V
FORD
TRANSIT
HONDA
CR-V
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2010 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.