2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · P4 EAY
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06/10/2010. Recorded mileage 124,704 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,704 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 2993cc
P4 EAY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 124,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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: 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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P4 EAY Mileage History
- 13/11/20125,691 mi
- 15/10/201315,356 mi+9,665 mi
- 29/09/201422,866 mi+7,510 mi
- 15/09/201533,676 mi+10,810 mi
- 08/07/201638,808 mi+5,132 mi
- 02/11/201760,063 mi+21,255 mi
- 02/11/201760,064 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/201876,631 mi+16,567 mi
- 10/12/202077,123 mi+492 mi
- 11/12/202077,125 mi+2 mi
- 04/12/202188,157 mi+11,032 mi
- 04/11/202294,023 mi+5,866 mi
- 09/11/2023106,163 mi+12,140 mi
- 15/11/2023106,251 mi+88 mi
- 20/11/2023106,251 mi
- 14/11/2024114,088 mi+7,837 mi
- 15/11/2025124,704 mi+10,616 mi
Average of roughly 9,152 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
P4 EAY 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 (P4 EAY) between November 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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