2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RO10 EKB
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 180,314 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO10 EKB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 180,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO10 EKB 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 (RO10 EKB) between March 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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 (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
RO10 EKB Mileage History
- 27/03/201345,325 mi
- 07/03/201458,952 mi+13,627 mi
- 18/03/201577,845 mi+18,893 mi
- 04/03/201696,562 mi+18,717 mi
- 16/03/2017108,729 mi+12,167 mi
- 09/03/2018127,373 mi+18,644 mi
- 17/03/2018127,380 mi+7 mi
- 29/05/2019148,444 mi+21,064 mi
- 12/12/2020154,641 mi+6,197 mi
- 14/06/2022156,805 mi+2,164 mi
- 15/06/2023161,735 mi+4,930 mi
- 19/06/2023161,745 mi+10 mi
- 18/06/2024166,850 mi+5,105 mi
- 20/06/2024166,850 mi
- 13/06/2025175,034 mi+8,184 mi
- 13/06/2025175,034 mi
- 25/08/2026180,313 mi+5,279 mi
- 04/09/2026180,314 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,044 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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