2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NM51 ARE
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 82,492 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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NM51 ARE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 82,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM51 ARE 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 (NM51 ARE) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
NM51 ARE Mileage History
- 08/11/202264,718 mi
- 06/11/202366,818 mi+2,100 mi
- 15/11/202472,784 mi+5,966 mi
- 11/11/202579,738 mi+6,954 mi
- 27/10/202682,492 mi+2,754 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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