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M5 PYH

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 76,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,955 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 55,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 50,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 44,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,090 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,614 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 25,622 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,622 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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M5 PYH is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 M5 PYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 PYH registered?

M5 PYH is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is M5 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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