2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DA10 DUU
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2010. Recorded mileage 137,628 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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DA10 DUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2026
- 137,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DA10 DUU 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 (DA10 DUU) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DA10 DUU Mileage History
- 29/08/2024120,148 mi
- 22/08/2025131,828 mi+11,680 mi
- 22/08/2025131,828 mi
- 28/09/2026137,571 mi+5,743 mi
- 12/10/2026137,628 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 8,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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