2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ML10 NZC
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 159,066 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML10 NZC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2022
- 159,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML10 NZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (ML10 NZC) between April 2013 and July 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
ML10 NZC Mileage History
- 18/04/201366,354 mi
- 23/04/201475,293 mi+8,939 mi
- 22/04/201583,822 mi+8,529 mi
- 11/04/201691,919 mi+8,097 mi
- 20/04/2017100,525 mi+8,606 mi
- 20/04/2017100,525 mi
- 01/09/2017102,988 mi+2,463 mi
- 05/09/2017102,989 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/2018102,998 mi+9 mi
- 12/03/2019118,088 mi+15,090 mi
- 18/03/2019118,335 mi+247 mi
- 13/03/2020134,942 mi+16,607 mi
- 17/03/2020135,018 mi+76 mi
- 05/03/2021148,119 mi+13,101 mi
- 05/03/2021148,119 mi
- 26/07/2022159,066 mi+10,947 mi
Average of roughly 10,002 miles per year across 16 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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