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976 FRO

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,772 mi
Last recorded101,772 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration976 FRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 82,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge and centre tread(2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,450 miles

both front tyres slightly stepped on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,335 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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976 FRO is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 976 FRO, 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 976 FRO registered?

976 FRO is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is 976 FRO safe to buy?

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