2010 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Diesel · LL10 UTX
2010 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 159,930 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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LL10 UTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 159,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL10 UTX 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 (LL10 UTX) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LL10 UTX Mileage History
- 02/04/2024121,369 mi
- 02/04/2024121,369 mi
- 13/06/2025145,228 mi+23,859 mi
- 12/06/2026159,845 mi+14,617 mi
- 13/06/2026159,930 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 17,562 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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