2010 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC60 AAF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 147,930 miles. The maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by successful retests within the same week. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test with no recorded defects, yet it passed a few days later. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing specific faults once they were flagged by the tester, rather than performing preventative maintenance that would avoid a failure entirely. The mileage profile is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,246 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 15,874 miles between April 2023 and April 2024, followed by another 25,839 miles between April 2024 and September 2025. This later surge indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing corrosion associated with long periods of standing. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three passes is notable and suggests the structural integrity and major components have remained in good condition despite the high mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the provided record does not list the exact failure reasons. Given the age and model, these failures likely involved consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor leaks. However, at the 147,930 mile mark, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arms, and brake lines is essential, as these are common points of wear on this chassis. Inspect the underside for corrosion around the subframe and mounting points to ensure the clean MOT history reflects a truly sound underlying structure.