2010 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RF10 DKL
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 124,867 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
RF10 DKL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 124,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF10 DKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (RF10 DKL) between July 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)”.
RF10 DKL Mileage History
- 25/07/201328,837 mi
- 01/08/201438,221 mi+9,384 mi
- 24/08/201544,782 mi+6,561 mi
- 13/08/201651,485 mi+6,703 mi
- 12/08/201762,351 mi+10,866 mi
- 14/08/201762,351 mi
- 28/07/201872,893 mi+10,542 mi
- 20/05/201980,749 mi+7,856 mi
- 30/10/202091,478 mi+10,729 mi
- 03/11/2021103,764 mi+12,286 mi
- 05/11/2022108,830 mi+5,066 mi
- 04/11/2023113,841 mi+5,011 mi
- 24/10/2024120,342 mi+6,501 mi
- 15/11/2025124,867 mi+4,525 mi
Average of roughly 7,801 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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