2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WN10 ODV

This 2010 BMW 3 Series holds a current MOT valid until May 2026, having passed its most recent test on 10 May 2025 at 155,137 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of recurring minor wear items rather than serious structural or mechanical deterioration. The 2025 pass was clean apart from a worn offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush noted as not resulting in excessive movement, suggesting the car has been kept in reasonable order without significant unresolved faults. The vehicle has covered roughly 9,700 miles per year over its sixteen-year life, which is typical for this age and model. Mileage accumulation has been fairly consistent, with around 11,000 miles added between the May 2023 and May 2024 tests, and approximately 9,000 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The annual testing pattern is regular and the mileage progression appears genuine. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. Both front suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn in the May 2023 test at 134,784 miles, and the offside rear lower suspension arm bush was flagged again in May 2025 at 155,137 miles. While none of these were recorded as causing excessive movement, the recurrence across multiple test points to gradual wear that may now require attention. Front brake discs were noted as worn but not excessively in both 2022 and 2023, so a physical inspection of disc thickness and condition is advisable given the mileage. Oil seepage is another recurring theme. The May 2024 and May 2023 tests both recorded oil leaks deemed not excessive, and light oil misting was noted on rear shock absorbers across multiple years. These are common on aging BMWs but should be visually checked to confirm they have not progressed to active dripping. Tyre wear patterns flagged in 2022 and 2023, particularly edge wear on the front axle, suggest possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may still be present. A thorough underside inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes, is recommended given the car's age and mileage.