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R4 XBS

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,644 mi
Last recorded70,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,636 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,355 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 38,344 miles

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

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

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

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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R4 XBS is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R4 XBS, 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 R4 XBS registered?

R4 XBS is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is R4 XBS safe to buy?

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