2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MA10 FSY
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 183,168 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,168 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MA10 FSY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 183,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA10 FSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (MA10 FSY) between April 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA10 FSY Mileage History
- 04/04/201349,764 mi
- 04/04/201349,764 mi
- 03/04/201463,366 mi+13,602 mi
- 04/04/201463,445 mi+79 mi
- 09/04/201585,235 mi+21,790 mi
- 09/04/201585,235 mi
- 11/04/2016103,097 mi+17,862 mi
- 03/05/2017110,490 mi+7,393 mi
- 06/07/2018121,621 mi+11,131 mi
- 13/07/2018121,995 mi+374 mi
- 14/04/2021142,565 mi+20,570 mi
- 15/04/2021142,565 mi
- 27/01/2022144,735 mi+2,170 mi
- 28/02/2023157,242 mi+12,507 mi
- 21/02/2024167,307 mi+10,065 mi
- 23/02/2024167,363 mi+56 mi
- 24/02/2025177,169 mi+9,806 mi
- 24/02/2025177,170 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2026183,166 mi+5,996 mi
- 10/02/2026183,168 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,378 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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