2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · F17 TAO
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 79,410 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,410 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.
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F17 TAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 79,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F17 TAO 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 (F17 TAO) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
F17 TAO Mileage History
- 21/06/202360,938 mi
- 16/07/202465,396 mi+4,458 mi
- 14/07/202571,850 mi+6,454 mi
- 15/07/202679,365 mi+7,515 mi
- 17/07/202679,410 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 6,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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