2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MR51 NCL
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 142,570 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 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 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
MR51 NCL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 142,570 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.
MR51 NCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (MR51 NCL) between September 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
MR51 NCL Mileage History
- 25/09/201354,057 mi
- 02/10/201354,394 mi+337 mi
- 09/09/201467,787 mi+13,393 mi
- 14/09/201580,752 mi+12,965 mi
- 27/09/201693,241 mi+12,489 mi
- 30/09/201693,332 mi+91 mi
- 06/07/2017101,859 mi+8,527 mi
- 29/06/2018108,146 mi+6,287 mi
- 01/07/2019115,169 mi+7,023 mi
- 06/01/2021120,295 mi+5,126 mi
- 04/01/2022122,639 mi+2,344 mi
- 05/01/2023124,328 mi+1,689 mi
- 03/01/2024130,468 mi+6,140 mi
- 09/01/2025136,484 mi+6,016 mi
- 09/01/2026142,570 mi+6,086 mi
Average of roughly 7,202 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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