2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PW04 KER
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 147,601 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,601 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.
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PW04 KER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 147,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PW04 KER 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 (PW04 KER) between November 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PW04 KER Mileage History
- 03/11/2022132,242 mi
- 04/11/2022132,242 mi
- 06/11/2023137,199 mi+4,957 mi
- 06/11/2023137,199 mi
- 23/10/2024147,601 mi+10,402 mi
Average of roughly 7,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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