2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SD60 RGX

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a recent downward trend in maintenance standards. While the November 2025 test resulted in a pass at 128,051 miles, the record shows a failure just twelve days prior at 128,044 miles. This recent failure involved multiple critical issues, including nearside rear brake pads below the 1.5mm threshold and a nearside rear tyre with tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit. The transition from a clean 2023 record to multiple advisories and failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests a shift from proactive upkeep to reactive, minimum-requirement maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 43,023 miles in May 2013 to the current 128,051 miles. There are no significant gaps in testing history, which indicates the vehicle has been in regular use. However, the recent jump from 119,163 miles in October 2024 to 128,051 miles in November 2025 shows a period of higher usage that coincides with the emergence of more frequent consumable wear and structural advisories. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame. The tester flagged corrosion on the rear sub-frame in both the November 2025 pass and the November 2025 failure, noting it was not yet seriously weakened. Left unaddressed, this structural oxidation will progress. You should also examine the rear suspension components, as the October 2022 test identified oil misting on both rear shock absorbers, and the recent history shows recurring issues with tyre wear and edge deterioration. The frequent advisories regarding tyres, specifically worn edges on both front and rear tyres in 2024 and 2025, suggest potential wheel alignment issues or suspension geometry faults. Given the recent brake pad failure and the previous report of a rear oil leak in 2022, a physical inspection of the braking system and the engine's lower seals is necessary to ensure no new leaks or binding calipers have developed.