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823 LJ

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration823 LJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,410 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 81,401 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 75,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,337 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,205 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,251 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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823 LJ is a 2010 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 823 LJ, 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 823 LJ registered?

823 LJ is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2010.

Is 823 LJ safe to buy?

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