2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CA10 FLE
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2010. Recorded mileage 120,662 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 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 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,662 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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CA10 FLE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 120,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA10 FLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (CA10 FLE) between May 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
CA10 FLE Mileage History
- 29/05/201322,539 mi
- 25/06/201428,907 mi+6,368 mi
- 14/10/201536,962 mi+8,055 mi
- 15/10/201536,963 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/201645,419 mi+8,456 mi
- 05/10/201645,419 mi
- 09/02/201874,572 mi+29,153 mi
- 25/01/201987,642 mi+13,070 mi
- 06/02/202092,879 mi+5,237 mi
- 05/02/202197,448 mi+4,569 mi
- 25/03/2022103,223 mi+5,775 mi
- 04/05/2023105,631 mi+2,408 mi
- 10/05/2024109,590 mi+3,959 mi
- 30/04/2025113,858 mi+4,268 mi
- 02/05/2025113,881 mi+23 mi
- 17/02/2026120,648 mi+6,767 mi
- 23/02/2026120,662 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,702 miles per year across 17 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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