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LV10 BVM

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,091 mi
Last recorded74,091 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 74,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 70,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 69,214 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,983 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,982 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,249 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,895 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 49,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 33,273 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,796 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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LV10 BVM is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV10 BVM, 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 LV10 BVM registered?

LV10 BVM is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is LV10 BVM safe to buy?

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