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Outstanding Recall

2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · C28 TDM

C28 TDM

2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 129,745 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2010 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
129,745 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

A complete absence of official DVSA MOT history for this 2010 BMW 3 Series prevents any empirical assessment of roadworthiness, structural integrity, or past maintenance standards. Without historical test data, establishing whether component wear patterns are stable, worsening, or improving remains impossible. The lack of recorded MOT tests also leaves the vehicle mileage entirely unverified and prevents any correlation between age and distance travelled. Potential buyers cannot evaluate previous usage intensity or verify the authenticity of the odometer reading against historical DVSA checkpoints. Purchasing a vehicle without historical test records requires an exhaustive physical examination on a ramp by a qualified technician. Inspection should prioritize common high-wear areas for this chassis, including suspension bushes, coil springs, steering joints, brake lines, and the condition of the subframes for structural corrosion. Verification of fluid leaks around the engine bay and transmission, alongside a diagnostic scan for stored electronic fault codes, will be essential to establish baseline mechanical health.

C28 TDM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
  • 129,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Recall Notice Outstanding

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C28 TDM Mileage History

  1. 09/05/202392,911 mi
  2. 14/05/2024100,020 mi+7,109 mi
  3. 22/05/2025122,176 mi+22,156 mi
  4. 22/05/2025122,177 mi+1 mi
  5. 04/06/2026129,745 mi+7,568 mi

Average of roughly 11,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C28 TDM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:02
MOT Analysis

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 (C28 TDM) between May 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY