2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BT59 HVM
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 169,215 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,215 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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BT59 HVM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 169,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT59 HVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (BT59 HVM) between February 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BT59 HVM Mileage History
- 20/02/201345,277 mi
- 12/02/201458,073 mi+12,796 mi
- 19/06/201569,085 mi+11,012 mi
- 24/05/201675,474 mi+6,389 mi
- 09/06/201787,209 mi+11,735 mi
- 21/07/201898,837 mi+11,628 mi
- 21/07/201898,858 mi+21 mi
- 28/10/2019117,569 mi+18,711 mi
- 29/10/2019117,570 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/2020128,713 mi+11,143 mi
- 08/12/2020128,713 mi
- 04/08/2021132,107 mi+3,394 mi
- 04/08/2021132,107 mi
- 01/08/2022142,199 mi+10,092 mi
- 01/08/2022142,199 mi
- 08/08/2023150,510 mi+8,311 mi
- 29/07/2024157,210 mi+6,700 mi
- 29/07/2024157,210 mi
- 19/07/2025163,143 mi+5,933 mi
- 19/07/2025163,143 mi
- 24/07/2026169,215 mi+6,072 mi
Average of roughly 9,235 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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