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2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M12 TAN

M12 TAN

2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 127,513 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2010 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
127,513 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
Valid
Valid until 07 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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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 at 124,430 miles on 6 June 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test recorded no defects, and prior clean passes at 121,350 miles in May 2024 and 116,525 miles in November 2022 show no escalating mechanical concerns. Two failed tests on 2 June 2025 and 25 November 2022 list no defects, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a worsening fault condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 7,777 miles per year for a 16-year-old car, with the odometer moving from 116,525 in late November 2022 to 121,350 by May 2024, then 124,430 by June 2025. The record shows a sparse but consistent pattern, with a notable gap between the November 2022 and May 2024 entries spanning over seventeen months. No rapid accumulation or long stationary periods are evident from the figures supplied. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, given the age and the unexplained fail entries with no listed defects. The tester flagged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions across the timeline, so consumable wear remains the chief unknown. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures against DVSA systems before purchase, as the record alone does not explain them.

M12 TAN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
  • 127,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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M12 TAN Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2024121,350 mi
  2. 02/06/2025124,379 mi+3,029 mi
  3. 06/06/2025124,430 mi+51 mi
  4. 06/06/2026127,485 mi+3,055 mi
  5. 09/06/2026127,513 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 2,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M12 TAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 15:01
MOT Analysis

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 (M12 TAN) between May 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 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: “Windscreen washer not working leak. (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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