2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DLZ 5
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 107,023 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DLZ 5 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 107,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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DLZ 5 Mileage History
- 05/04/201335,348 mi
- 05/04/201335,348 mi
- 04/04/201446,988 mi+11,640 mi
- 14/04/201557,583 mi+10,595 mi
- 14/04/201557,583 mi
- 08/04/201665,487 mi+7,904 mi
- 03/04/201771,427 mi+5,940 mi
- 06/04/201877,642 mi+6,215 mi
- 05/04/201982,322 mi+4,680 mi
- 29/05/202088,789 mi+6,467 mi
- 17/05/202190,615 mi+1,826 mi
- 25/05/202190,685 mi+70 mi
- 25/05/202190,703 mi+18 mi
- 23/05/202292,845 mi+2,142 mi
- 20/05/202395,163 mi+2,318 mi
- 14/05/202499,110 mi+3,947 mi
- 21/05/2025103,416 mi+4,306 mi
- 22/05/2026107,023 mi+3,607 mi
Average of roughly 5,460 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DLZ 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (DLZ 5) between April 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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