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AJ10 LHT

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 LHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,410 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 76,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,633 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Offside Front Wheel Arch Cover Slightly Damaged/Insecure

Rear Seatbelts Slow Retraction (Both Sides)

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both position lamps not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides seatbelts retract slowly

covers and shields fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2023 69,388 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both position lamps not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides seatbelts retract slowly

covers and shields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,058 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Rear Seatbelt Slow Retraction (Both Sides)

Fail 15 Sep 2022 65,058 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Seatbelt Slow Retraction (Both Sides)

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,305 miles

Nearside Front washer weak

covers + shields fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,520 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,804 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & shields fitted

front registration plate loose

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,141 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting view of some components

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 20,730 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 14,935 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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AJ10 LHT is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ10 LHT, 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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AJ10 LHT is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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