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MF10 ZEN

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 ZEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 100,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 100,538 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,329 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,863 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,278 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,648 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 73,450 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2016 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre punchered

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 19 Nov 2015 48,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 2 Oct 2014 28,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,544 miles

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)

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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MF10 ZEN is a 2010 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF10 ZEN, 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 MF10 ZEN registered?

MF10 ZEN is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 9 October 2010.

Is MF10 ZEN safe to buy?

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