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M33 BVT

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,361 mi
Last recorded66,361 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 66,361 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,919 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,919 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,716 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,048 miles

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 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 42,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,587 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor arm broken (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M33 BVT is a 2010 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M33 BVT, 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 M33 BVT registered?

M33 BVT is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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