2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FD10 AOF
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2010. Recorded mileage 125,635 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
FD10 AOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2024
- 125,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD10 AOF 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 (FD10 AOF) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2024 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 (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (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))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FD10 AOF Mileage History
- 30/08/2022122,940 mi
- 07/09/2023124,336 mi+1,396 mi
- 08/09/2023124,336 mi
- 21/09/2024125,635 mi+1,299 mi
- 21/09/2024125,635 mi
Average of roughly 1,307 miles per year across 5 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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