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AA53 BMW

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,230 mi
Last recorded157,230 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 157,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 151,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 138,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 124,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner edge slightly worn on o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner edge slightly worn on o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AA53 BMW is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AA53 BMW, 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 AA53 BMW registered?

AA53 BMW is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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