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A17 POV

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 POV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,837 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 57,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,225 miles

chip in screen

Fail 12 Mar 2018 40,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord advise replace

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,742 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 22 Feb 2016 27,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,429 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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A17 POV is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue 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 A17 POV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 POV registered?

A17 POV is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is A17 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 POV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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