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M50 MTL

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 MTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 74,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/19 pirelli p-zero rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 44,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,056 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 22,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 48,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,935 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,143 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,487 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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M50 MTL is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 M50 MTL, 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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M50 MTL is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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