2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PL10 ASV
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 210,016 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,016 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.
PL10 ASV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 210,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL10 ASV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (PL10 ASV) between November 2013 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
PL10 ASV Mileage History
- 13/11/201360,400 mi
- 13/11/201360,400 mi
- 12/11/201483,917 mi+23,517 mi
- 10/11/2015110,244 mi+26,327 mi
- 10/11/2015110,224 mi-20 mi
- 10/11/2016135,300 mi+25,076 mi
- 27/11/2017144,189 mi+8,889 mi
- 27/11/2017144,189 mi
- 20/11/2018148,301 mi+4,112 mi
- 20/11/2018148,301 mi
- 20/01/2020160,463 mi+12,162 mi
- 20/01/2020160,463 mi
- 03/07/2021169,485 mi+9,022 mi
- 06/07/2021169,497 mi+12 mi
- 24/08/2022190,772 mi+21,275 mi
- 25/08/2022190,777 mi+5 mi
- 25/10/2023198,937 mi+8,160 mi
- 30/11/2024205,508 mi+6,571 mi
- 09/06/2026210,016 mi+4,508 mi
Average of roughly 11,903 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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