2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MS05 NGH
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 180,227 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 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 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,227 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.
MS05 NGH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 180,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MS05 NGH Mileage History
- 20/05/201350,312 mi
- 05/06/201474,022 mi+23,710 mi
- 27/05/201593,600 mi+19,578 mi
- 16/06/2017116,636 mi+23,036 mi
- 16/06/2017116,636 mi
- 25/06/2018121,231 mi+4,595 mi
- 25/06/2018121,231 mi
- 11/03/2019128,274 mi+7,043 mi
- 10/03/2020135,066 mi+6,792 mi
- 06/03/2021142,469 mi+7,403 mi
- 03/03/2022151,635 mi+9,166 mi
- 02/03/2023157,171 mi+5,536 mi
- 19/03/2024165,606 mi+8,435 mi
- 28/03/2025174,611 mi+9,005 mi
- 02/04/2025174,671 mi+60 mi
- 17/03/2026180,226 mi+5,555 mi
- 17/03/2026180,227 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,130 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
MS05 NGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (MS05 NGH) between May 2013 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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