2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF10 DLD
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 159,153 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,153 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.
RF10 DLD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 159,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF10 DLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (RF10 DLD) between July 2013 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RF10 DLD Mileage History
- 08/07/201349,674 mi
- 08/07/201349,674 mi
- 28/07/201468,107 mi+18,433 mi
- 30/07/201583,201 mi+15,094 mi
- 30/07/201583,201 mi
- 06/06/201691,354 mi+8,153 mi
- 06/06/201691,354 mi
- 23/06/2017102,669 mi+11,315 mi
- 02/06/2018117,024 mi+14,355 mi
- 04/06/2019131,450 mi+14,426 mi
- 05/06/2019131,454 mi+4 mi
- 02/06/2020143,235 mi+11,781 mi
- 18/05/2021145,616 mi+2,381 mi
- 19/05/2021145,616 mi
- 13/04/2022145,667 mi+51 mi
- 18/04/2023149,645 mi+3,978 mi
- 01/08/2025151,798 mi+2,153 mi
- 03/08/2026159,153 mi+7,355 mi
Average of roughly 8,376 miles per year across 18 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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