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R80 DEP

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,936 mi
Last recorded39,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 DEP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,936 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,814 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 39,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,499 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 29,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,829 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 21,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,936 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

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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R80 DEP is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R80 DEP, 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 R80 DEP registered?

R80 DEP is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2010.

Is R80 DEP safe to buy?

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