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M3 JCU

2010 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 JCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 58,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 55,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 51,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 47,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 44,059 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 44,058 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 41,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 38,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,412 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 30,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,122 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner

brake pad warning light on

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Sep 2015 27,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn inner

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S + O/S Front Tyres Worn On Inner Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,354 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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M3 JCU is a 2010 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M3 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

M3 JCU is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is M3 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 JCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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