2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EN59 XBD
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 143,530 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,530 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.
EN59 XBD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 143,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN59 XBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (EN59 XBD) between February 2013 and July 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EN59 XBD Mileage History
- 05/02/201390,677 mi
- 05/02/201390,677 mi
- 13/02/201493,552 mi+2,875 mi
- 25/04/201598,350 mi+4,798 mi
- 25/04/201598,350 mi
- 30/04/2016102,798 mi+4,448 mi
- 03/05/2016102,799 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/2017106,749 mi+3,950 mi
- 05/05/2018111,582 mi+4,833 mi
- 27/04/2019114,955 mi+3,373 mi
- 18/03/2021123,199 mi+8,244 mi
- 18/03/2021123,199 mi
- 17/03/2022126,878 mi+3,679 mi
- 18/03/2022126,878 mi
- 10/03/2023131,310 mi+4,432 mi
- 03/07/2024138,173 mi+6,863 mi
- 03/07/2024138,173 mi
- 30/06/2025143,473 mi+5,300 mi
- 02/07/2025143,530 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 4,261 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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