2010 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y17 HBG
2010 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 102,527 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y17 HBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 102,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y17 HBG 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 (Y17 HBG) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Y17 HBG Mileage History
- 31/10/202269,039 mi
- 27/10/202377,752 mi+8,713 mi
- 15/10/202487,359 mi+9,607 mi
- 11/12/2025102,526 mi+15,167 mi
- 11/12/2025102,527 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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