2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M8 JOC
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 89,675 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M8 JOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 89,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M8 JOC 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 (M8 JOC) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M8 JOC Mileage History
- 14/06/202379,374 mi
- 14/06/202379,374 mi
- 31/05/202485,390 mi+6,016 mi
- 13/05/202589,675 mi+4,285 mi
- 13/05/202589,675 mi
Average of roughly 5,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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