2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AC53 LAC
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 160,102 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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AC53 LAC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 160,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC53 LAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (AC53 LAC) between November 2013 and May 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
AC53 LAC Mileage History
- 13/11/201348,478 mi
- 24/04/201453,349 mi+4,871 mi
- 18/04/201562,575 mi+9,226 mi
- 15/03/201665,724 mi+3,149 mi
- 14/03/201776,292 mi+10,568 mi
- 15/03/201885,317 mi+9,025 mi
- 22/02/201993,746 mi+8,429 mi
- 13/03/2020102,144 mi+8,398 mi
- 23/02/2021106,756 mi+4,612 mi
- 14/02/2022110,980 mi+4,224 mi
- 16/03/2023126,517 mi+15,537 mi
- 21/02/2024146,236 mi+19,719 mi
- 16/05/2025160,102 mi+13,866 mi
Average of roughly 9,703 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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