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R111 ELR

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,373 mi
Last recorded74,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 ELR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 70,099 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,195 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,225 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Fail 11 Jun 2018 50,214 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,811 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,536 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,853 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 25,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R111 ELR 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 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 R111 ELR, 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 R111 ELR registered?

R111 ELR is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is R111 ELR safe to buy?

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