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2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FL10 ADV

FL10 ADV

2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2010. Recorded mileage 186,968 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2010 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17/02/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (25/09/2023)
Recorded Mileage
186,968 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/02/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 25/09/2023
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2010
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 16 February 2023 at 186,968 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the most recent test showing a clean result and no outstanding advisories. A prior failure on 13 February 2023 at 186,962 miles is anomalous, as the record lists no defects; this suggests an administrative rejection or unlogged minor issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing three days later on identical mileage. The odometer climbed from 172,695 miles at the 15 February 2022 test to 186,968 miles by February 2023, an annual gain of roughly 14,273 miles, slightly above the lifetime average of 11,686 miles per year. The sparse record shows only three entries across the final documented years, with a 12-month gap between 2022 and 2023 tests. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing is evident, though the limited data prevents deeper trend analysis on consumable wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, given the car is 16 years old and has covered nearly 187,000 miles. The MOT history flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns, but the unexplained February 2023 failure warrants verification that no binding calipers or hidden advisories were suppressed at retest. Given the clean pass and typical mileage for age, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory compliance. Physical checks of tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and underbody rust remain prudent before purchase, as these items fall outside the recorded scope.

FL10 ADV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2023
  • 186,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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FL10 ADV Mileage History

  1. 15/02/2022172,695 mi
  2. 13/02/2023186,962 mi+14,267 mi
  3. 16/02/2023186,968 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 14,244 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

FL10 ADV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 02:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (FL10 ADV) between February 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 February 2023 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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