2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CJ03 TAM
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 76,796 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ03 TAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 76,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ03 TAM 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 (CJ03 TAM) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CJ03 TAM Mileage History
- 20/01/202370,492 mi
- 02/05/202476,464 mi+5,972 mi
- 02/05/202476,465 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/202576,794 mi+329 mi
- 20/05/202576,796 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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