2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CU10 BWG

The 2010 BMW 3 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 96,422 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Annual mileage has stayed close to the 6,026-mile yearly average for the car's age. Records show 78,034 miles in March 2022, rising to 81,376 by March 2023, 86,119 by March 2024, 92,009 by March 2025, and 96,422 by March 2026. The yearly increments sit between roughly 3,000 and 6,000 miles, with no gaps or sudden accumulation that would point to neglect or harsh use. The DVSA data carries no advisories across this span, so the history is sparse on flagged wear but consistently clean. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is sixteen years old. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural advisories is reassuring, yet MOT passes with no defects do not confirm the condition of components the tester did not escalate. Pre-purchase checks ought to cover exhaust emissions against current limits and look for hidden structural rust beneath sills and arches. The previous owner clearly kept the vehicle to a basic pass standard, but low annual use can mask perished rubber and seized calipers that a road test would expose.