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MV60 VLN

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,395 mi
Last recorded41,395 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 VLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,395 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 40,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,505 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 36,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 36,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,673 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,411 miles

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Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,307 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 15,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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MV60 VLN is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MV60 VLN, 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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MV60 VLN is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2010.

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