2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · B16 XAX
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 151,914 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 XAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 151,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 XAX 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 (B16 XAX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords inner trea”; “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
B16 XAX Mileage History
- 06/10/2023119,212 mi
- 12/10/2023119,447 mi+235 mi
- 27/09/2024135,850 mi+16,403 mi
- 04/10/2025151,510 mi+15,660 mi
- 14/10/2025151,914 mi+404 mi
Average of roughly 16,158 miles per year across 5 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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