2010 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FG10 WZF
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 135,186 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
FG10 WZF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 135,186 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.
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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FG10 WZF Mileage History
- 04/04/201326,185 mi
- 21/03/201432,623 mi+6,438 mi
- 09/02/201537,252 mi+4,629 mi
- 01/02/201658,794 mi+21,542 mi
- 21/03/201776,912 mi+18,118 mi
- 15/03/201878,001 mi+1,089 mi
- 04/10/201878,579 mi+578 mi
- 18/09/201994,178 mi+15,599 mi
- 03/03/2020102,420 mi+8,242 mi
- 03/03/2020102,420 mi
- 02/03/2021113,359 mi+10,939 mi
- 03/03/2021113,359 mi
- 23/11/2021121,658 mi+8,299 mi
- 29/11/2022126,897 mi+5,239 mi
- 28/11/2023128,882 mi+1,985 mi
- 28/11/2024131,896 mi+3,014 mi
- 15/11/2025135,186 mi+3,290 mi
Average of roughly 8,640 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
FG10 WZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (FG10 WZF) between April 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm inner Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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