2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · D4 LXW
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 129,271 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,271 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.
D4 LXW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 129,271 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.
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.
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D4 LXW Mileage History
- 01/02/201323,494 mi
- 24/02/201429,077 mi+5,583 mi
- 24/02/201429,037 mi-40 mi
- 03/03/201534,428 mi+5,391 mi
- 17/02/201640,479 mi+6,051 mi
- 17/02/201745,626 mi+5,147 mi
- 14/02/201853,227 mi+7,601 mi
- 20/02/201960,707 mi+7,480 mi
- 07/03/202068,615 mi+7,908 mi
- 06/03/202177,014 mi+8,399 mi
- 07/03/202290,411 mi+13,397 mi
- 07/03/2023104,189 mi+13,778 mi
- 11/03/2024112,030 mi+7,841 mi
- 19/03/2025116,818 mi+4,788 mi
- 18/03/2026129,267 mi+12,449 mi
- 23/03/2026129,271 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,053 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D4 LXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (D4 LXW) between February 2013 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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