2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS60 LHB

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the latest test in January 2026 at 132,891 miles, it had failed just hours prior for critical electronic and safety faults. The recurrence of the engine management light fault and the supplementary restraint system warning lamp in the 2026 failure suggests that significant electrical issues were only addressed when forced by a test failure, indicating a potential history of ignoring dashboard warning lights. The recorded mileage of 132,891 miles over 16 years averages to approximately 8,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a significant spike in usage between January 2025 (89,976 miles) and January 2026 (132,891 miles), representing a travel of over double the annual average. This period of heavy use likely accelerated the wear on aging components, which correlates with the persistent mechanical advisories noted throughout the inspection history. A buyer must focus attention on the braking system, as both front and rear brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in every single test since at least 89,976 miles ago. This persistent condition suggests the owner has deferred replacing hardware, which can lead to poor stopping performance or caliper binding. Furthermore, the electronic power steering failure in 2025 and the engine management fault in 2026 require a thorough diagnostic scan to ensure the underlying sensors or modules have been fully repaired rather than merely cleared for the MOT tester.