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R9 EMA

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 EMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,151 miles

Front Offside and nearside road wheel making contact with wheel arch while make turn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,886 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 83,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,285 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 28,904 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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R9 EMA is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R9 EMA, 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 R9 EMA registered?

R9 EMA is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2010.

Is R9 EMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 EMA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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