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EJ60 YXY

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,560 mi
Last recorded94,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 YXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,321 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 93,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on need checking

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,532 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 89,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly Light on dash when vehicle presented (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Drivers side catch won’t secure. Holding solely on passenger side catch. Requires attention. (3.1 (c))

Brake warning light illuminated indicating an issue

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,834 miles

Noticable thumping from the front when braking, advise further investigation. Nothing obviously worn, suspect forward control arm front bushes.

Trays and covers fitted

Trays and covers fitted

Tyre monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 11 Dec 2020 86,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Noticable thumping from the front when braking, advise further investigation. Nothing obviously worn, suspect forward control arm front bushes.

Trays and covers fitted

Trays and covers fitted

Tyre monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 14 Dec 2019 83,197 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 76,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,666 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,550 miles

N/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge recommend replacement soon.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 62,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

N/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge recommend replacement soon.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,600 miles

Both rear tyres very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,426 miles

both sides rear tyres worn and n/s/r tyre wall cut/damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2013 27,885 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 27,883 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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EJ60 YXY is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ60 YXY, 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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EJ60 YXY is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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