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AO10 CVN

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,297 mi
Last recorded85,297 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 CVN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 85,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear wheel has a bind

Fail 25 Sep 2023 80,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear wheel has a bind

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,469 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,361 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,295 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,526 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,652 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 19,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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AO10 CVN is a 2010 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc 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 AO10 CVN, 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 AO10 CVN registered?

AO10 CVN is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is AO10 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 CVN 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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