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BM10 SEL

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,198 mi
Last recorded117,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM10 SEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,605 miles

front body damage

Fail 22 Jan 2022 94,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front body damage

nsf tyre worn on edge getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,283 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 24,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,382 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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BM10 SEL is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BM10 SEL, 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 BM10 SEL registered?

BM10 SEL is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for BM10 SEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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