2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SL10 KTO
2010 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 143,842 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,842 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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SL10 KTO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 143,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL10 KTO 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 (SL10 KTO) between March 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
SL10 KTO Mileage History
- 12/03/201315,040 mi
- 25/02/201422,203 mi+7,163 mi
- 10/09/201428,309 mi+6,106 mi
- 07/09/201542,397 mi+14,088 mi
- 06/09/201659,727 mi+17,330 mi
- 07/09/201659,728 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/201770,514 mi+10,786 mi
- 11/09/201879,492 mi+8,978 mi
- 11/09/201988,299 mi+8,807 mi
- 08/09/202097,605 mi+9,306 mi
- 11/09/2021105,812 mi+8,207 mi
- 08/09/2022114,489 mi+8,677 mi
- 11/09/2023124,004 mi+9,515 mi
- 20/09/2024132,499 mi+8,495 mi
- 19/09/2025138,195 mi+5,696 mi
- 19/09/2025138,195 mi
- 14/09/2026143,842 mi+5,647 mi
- 14/09/2026143,842 mi
Average of roughly 9,535 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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