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M3 DCD

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,820 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 69,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 68,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,430 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M3 DCD is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M3 DCD, 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 M3 DCD registered?

M3 DCD is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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