2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DG10 ECV
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 138,521 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 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 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,521 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.
DG10 ECV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2025
- 138,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG10 ECV 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 (DG10 ECV) between March 2013 and January 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))”.
DG10 ECV Mileage History
- 11/03/201334,078 mi
- 14/02/201445,758 mi+11,680 mi
- 05/12/201454,807 mi+9,049 mi
- 05/12/201454,808 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/201567,294 mi+12,486 mi
- 01/12/201675,714 mi+8,420 mi
- 19/12/201786,097 mi+10,383 mi
- 21/12/201786,098 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2019104,734 mi+18,636 mi
- 17/03/2020116,543 mi+11,809 mi
- 17/03/2020116,546 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/2021122,307 mi+5,761 mi
- 19/03/2021122,314 mi+7 mi
- 18/05/2022136,082 mi+13,768 mi
- 25/01/2025138,521 mi+2,439 mi
- 25/01/2025138,521 mi
Average of roughly 8,794 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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