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B6 PAD

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 PAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,666 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 66,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,369 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside front tyre tread perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,275 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,171 miles

Osr tyre approaching wear limit of 1.6mm

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,898 miles

Front tyres are worn inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,391 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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B6 PAD is a 2010 BMW M3 in Grey 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 B6 PAD, 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 B6 PAD registered?

B6 PAD is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is B6 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 PAD 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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