2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KM10 FXU
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 148,960 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,960 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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KM10 FXU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 148,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM10 FXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (KM10 FXU) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
KM10 FXU Mileage History
- 31/08/2022124,245 mi
- 02/02/2024135,313 mi+11,068 mi
- 22/01/2026148,870 mi+13,557 mi
- 03/03/2026148,960 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 7,052 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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