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M123 THO

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 THO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm. inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,773 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,125 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 43,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,596 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 30,091 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,058 miles

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)

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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M123 THO 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 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 M123 THO, 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 M123 THO registered?

M123 THO is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is M123 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 THO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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