2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SC59 UFO
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 77,724 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
SC59 UFO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 77,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC59 UFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 3 Series (SC59 UFO) between February 2013 and October 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SC59 UFO Mileage History
- 01/02/201323,413 mi
- 07/02/201437,033 mi+13,620 mi
- 02/08/201442,131 mi+5,098 mi
- 25/07/201554,654 mi+12,523 mi
- 20/09/201655,450 mi+796 mi
- 20/09/201655,450 mi
- 26/05/201871,315 mi+15,865 mi
- 13/08/201871,613 mi+298 mi
- 08/03/202277,645 mi+6,032 mi
- 02/02/202477,659 mi+14 mi
- 02/02/202477,659 mi
- 15/10/202577,724 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 4,276 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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