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RB55 BMW

2010 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB55 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,623 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,406 miles

All tyres worn

Parking brake efficiency low but requirements met

Pass 13 May 2022 60,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 46,742 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,412 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,173 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 32,166 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2014 29,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,250 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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RB55 BMW is a 2010 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RB55 BMW, 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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RB55 BMW is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2010.

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