2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AF10 VJG
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 138,420 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 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 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,420 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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AF10 VJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
- 138,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AF10 VJG 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 (AF10 VJG) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AF10 VJG Mileage History
- 20/10/2022120,308 mi
- 20/10/2022120,309 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/2024126,050 mi+5,741 mi
- 02/02/2024126,050 mi
- 04/03/2025138,420 mi+12,370 mi
Average of roughly 7,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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