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ML60 CXU

2010 BMW M3

Black Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,076 mi
Last recorded101,076 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML60 CXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 92,027 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,537 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 76,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 70,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 70,225 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction MIRROR LOOSE (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,341 miles

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

No smoke detected

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,540 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,661 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,622 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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ML60 CXU is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML60 CXU, 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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ML60 CXU is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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