2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PL10 AWM
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 156,629 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL10 AWM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 156,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL10 AWM 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 (PL10 AWM) between July 2013 and August 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 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 (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL10 AWM Mileage History
- 17/07/201342,038 mi
- 17/07/201342,038 mi
- 17/09/201342,178 mi+140 mi
- 17/09/201452,797 mi+10,619 mi
- 07/09/201563,157 mi+10,360 mi
- 16/09/201680,803 mi+17,646 mi
- 01/09/201791,586 mi+10,783 mi
- 09/08/2018100,355 mi+8,769 mi
- 24/07/2019115,185 mi+14,830 mi
- 24/07/2019115,187 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2020124,837 mi+9,650 mi
- 28/07/2020124,837 mi
- 02/08/2021135,332 mi+10,495 mi
- 03/08/2021135,334 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2022144,912 mi+9,578 mi
- 15/08/2023156,608 mi+11,696 mi
- 22/08/2023156,629 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 11,348 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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