2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · F24 KAN
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 186,097 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F24 KAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 186,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F24 KAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (F24 KAN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
F24 KAN Mileage History
- 06/07/2023176,030 mi
- 11/07/2024180,767 mi+4,737 mi
- 08/07/2025184,467 mi+3,700 mi
- 15/07/2025184,477 mi+10 mi
- 10/07/2026186,097 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 3,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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