2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RW10 JCW
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 101,391 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 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 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,391 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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RW10 JCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 101,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RW10 JCW 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 (RW10 JCW) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RW10 JCW Mileage History
- 02/11/202186,537 mi
- 04/11/202290,371 mi+3,834 mi
- 08/02/202497,269 mi+6,898 mi
- 31/01/2025100,020 mi+2,751 mi
- 29/01/2026101,391 mi+1,371 mi
Average of roughly 3,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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