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N15 MLC

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 MLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,529 miles

under body covered

Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,832 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,838 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 60,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,450 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 47,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,217 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre touching inner wheel arch when turning (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre touching inner wheel arch when turning (4.1.D.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,377 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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N15 MLC is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N15 MLC, 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 N15 MLC registered?

N15 MLC is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is N15 MLC safe to buy?

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