2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LS10 DMF
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 146,445 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 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 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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LS10 DMF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 146,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS10 DMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (LS10 DMF) between April 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LS10 DMF Mileage History
- 11/04/201346,274 mi
- 11/04/201458,896 mi+12,622 mi
- 11/04/201458,896 mi
- 15/05/201572,710 mi+13,814 mi
- 09/05/201682,227 mi+9,517 mi
- 09/05/201682,227 mi
- 09/05/201792,252 mi+10,025 mi
- 10/05/2018101,765 mi+9,513 mi
- 08/05/2019110,067 mi+8,302 mi
- 14/09/2020115,396 mi+5,329 mi
- 15/09/2020115,396 mi
- 20/09/2021117,830 mi+2,434 mi
- 06/09/2022125,092 mi+7,262 mi
- 18/09/2023133,426 mi+8,334 mi
- 18/09/2023133,427 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/2024139,523 mi+6,096 mi
- 29/09/2025142,183 mi+2,660 mi
- 02/10/2026146,445 mi+4,262 mi
Average of roughly 7,434 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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