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PM59 GAP

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM59 GAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 99,885 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,747 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,116 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,420 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,803 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 20,855 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 20,840 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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PM59 GAP 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 88.9%.

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 PM59 GAP, 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 PM59 GAP registered?

PM59 GAP is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is PM59 GAP safe to buy?

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