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LS10 BCO

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 BCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 83,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 78,431 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 78,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,729 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 May 2014 21,636 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 15,747 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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LS10 BCO is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS10 BCO, 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 LS10 BCO registered?

LS10 BCO is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is LS10 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 BCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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