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M31 TAF

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 TAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,701 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 95,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,240 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 95,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,685 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,685 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,569 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,668 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre has sidewall damage on both sides of tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 46,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 46,367 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke bent (4.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wind deflector across rear seats removed to test seatbelts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M31 TAF is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M31 TAF, 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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M31 TAF is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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