2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AL08 NES
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 151,836 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL08 NES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 151,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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AL08 NES MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (AL08 NES) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AL08 NES Mileage History
- 24/07/2024142,075 mi
- 26/07/2024142,079 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/2025148,408 mi+6,329 mi
- 01/08/2025148,410 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2026151,836 mi+3,426 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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