2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MW10 PHU
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 114,178 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,178 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.
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MW10 PHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 114,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW10 PHU 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 (MW10 PHU) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO NSR METAL TO METAL (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MW10 PHU Mileage History
- 01/12/202192,658 mi
- 08/11/2022100,557 mi+7,899 mi
- 05/03/2024111,409 mi+10,852 mi
- 05/03/2024111,409 mi
- 11/03/2025114,178 mi+2,769 mi
Average of roughly 6,571 miles per year across 5 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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