2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AF10 JYV
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 221,743 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,743 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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AF10 JYV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 221,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 JYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (AF10 JYV) between February 2013 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
AF10 JYV Mileage History
- 13/02/201333,143 mi
- 13/02/201333,145 mi+2 mi
- 02/01/201442,945 mi+9,800 mi
- 19/12/201451,286 mi+8,341 mi
- 26/11/201558,076 mi+6,790 mi
- 01/11/201666,365 mi+8,289 mi
- 21/11/201779,700 mi+13,335 mi
- 27/11/201890,040 mi+10,340 mi
- 13/07/201995,040 mi+5,000 mi
- 30/06/2020107,692 mi+12,652 mi
- 02/07/2020107,692 mi
- 12/07/2021111,607 mi+3,915 mi
- 13/07/2022121,802 mi+10,195 mi
- 10/07/2023153,560 mi+31,758 mi
- 10/07/2023153,560 mi
- 12/07/2024190,226 mi+36,666 mi
- 14/07/2025221,743 mi+31,517 mi
Average of roughly 15,194 miles per year across 17 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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