2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AB10 DEC
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 125,248 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,248 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.
AB10 DEC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 125,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AB10 DEC Mileage History
- 17/07/201342,481 mi
- 17/09/201342,890 mi+409 mi
- 15/09/201449,099 mi+6,209 mi
- 22/09/201553,641 mi+4,542 mi
- 02/09/201659,175 mi+5,534 mi
- 26/09/201765,462 mi+6,287 mi
- 01/10/201870,125 mi+4,663 mi
- 02/10/201975,280 mi+5,155 mi
- 10/09/202079,525 mi+4,245 mi
- 10/09/202079,525 mi
- 25/09/202192,447 mi+12,922 mi
- 02/10/202192,740 mi+293 mi
- 01/10/2022100,816 mi+8,076 mi
- 30/09/2023108,495 mi+7,679 mi
- 28/09/2024113,678 mi+5,183 mi
- 21/10/2025125,248 mi+11,570 mi
Average of roughly 6,750 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
AB10 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (AB10 DEC) between July 2013 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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