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BJ10 TBV

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,832 mi
Last recorded58,832 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 58,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 58,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2024 58,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 58,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,161 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,022 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 54,022 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 45,734 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

TPMS warning indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,439 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)

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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BJ10 TBV is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ10 TBV, 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 BJ10 TBV registered?

BJ10 TBV is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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