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5 MLH

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,247 mi
Last recorded48,247 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 37,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,282 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 21,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 18,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn near the legal limit (inner and outer tread BOLD)

o/s/r tyre worn near the legal limit (inner and outer tread BOLD)

Pass 14 May 2013 13,252 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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5 MLH is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 50,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 MLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 MLH registered?

5 MLH is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is 5 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 MLH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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