2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W16 RAH

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2025-12-02 at 132,659 miles, though the tester flagged corroded front coil springs as an advisory. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with a single serious failure event in early 2023 that was rectified on the same day, and subsequent annual tests returned clean until the corrosion note appeared. This suggests the earlier defects were addressed promptly and the car has since been kept to a passable standard, with only age-related spring degradation now emerging. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 2010 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,291 miles per year. The records show 65,288 miles on 2023-01-10, jumping to 78,109 by 2023-12-19, then 105,244 on 2024-12-18 and 132,659 on 2025-12-02, reflecting steady yearly increments of around 27,000, 26,000 and 27,000 miles respectively. No standing periods or sparse gaps are evident; the test history is clean apart from the one failure, indicating regular use and routine testing discipline by prior keepers. A buyer should physically inspect the front coil springs for progressive corrosion and possible fracture risk, given the December 2025 advisory at 132,659 miles. The January 2023 failure at 65,288 miles recorded serious fluid leaks on both rear shock absorbers, rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, and an illegal offside rear tyre, pointing to skipped basic upkeep at that point; confirm the replacements were carried out to a durable standard and check rear dampers for weeping or worn mounts. Examine brake disc condition and rear pad thickness, as the 2023 pad neglect may indicate prior deferred consumable servicing. Verify underside structural integrity for any spreading corrosion beyond the flagged springs, and test tyre tread depth across all corners to rule out repeat minimum-depth offences.