2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PY10 HYS
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 163,702 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,702 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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PY10 HYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 163,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY10 HYS 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 (PY10 HYS) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PY10 HYS Mileage History
- 07/03/2022136,618 mi
- 08/03/2022136,620 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/2023142,752 mi+6,132 mi
- 01/03/2025149,716 mi+6,964 mi
- 18/05/2026163,702 mi+13,986 mi
Average of roughly 6,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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