2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DF10 LVP
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 153,347 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 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 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,347 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DF10 LVP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 153,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF10 LVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (DF10 LVP) between August 2013 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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 (18 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DF10 LVP Mileage History
- 07/08/201338,874 mi
- 28/07/201452,118 mi+13,244 mi
- 03/08/201559,400 mi+7,282 mi
- 05/08/201666,265 mi+6,865 mi
- 27/07/201772,625 mi+6,360 mi
- 07/08/201887,034 mi+14,409 mi
- 23/12/2019109,517 mi+22,483 mi
- 23/12/2019109,517 mi
- 16/12/2020119,368 mi+9,851 mi
- 30/05/2022133,070 mi+13,702 mi
- 30/05/2022133,072 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/2023145,346 mi+12,274 mi
- 13/03/2026153,347 mi+8,001 mi
Average of roughly 9,087 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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