2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · L400 AAL
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2010. Recorded mileage 209,534 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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L400 AAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 209,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L400 AAL 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 (L400 AAL) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
L400 AAL Mileage History
- 11/10/2023177,267 mi
- 15/10/2024189,455 mi+12,188 mi
- 07/10/2025199,756 mi+10,301 mi
- 11/10/2025200,084 mi+328 mi
- 14/10/2026209,534 mi+9,450 mi
Average of roughly 10,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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