2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LEW 159B
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2010. Recorded mileage 63,739 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LEW 159B Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 63,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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LEW 159B 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 (LEW 159B) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
LEW 159B Mileage History
- 05/12/202249,914 mi
- 24/01/202457,280 mi+7,366 mi
- 25/02/202558,721 mi+1,441 mi
- 13/02/202663,739 mi+5,018 mi
Average of roughly 4,332 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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