2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LM60 DMZ
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 157,267 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,267 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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LM60 DMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 157,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM60 DMZ 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 (LM60 DMZ) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LM60 DMZ Mileage History
- 15/07/2022146,249 mi
- 02/08/2022146,272 mi+23 mi
- 25/07/2024154,048 mi+7,776 mi
- 11/09/2025157,267 mi+3,219 mi
- 11/09/2025157,267 mi
Average of roughly 3,487 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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