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S123 NAP

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,261 mi
Last recorded92,261 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 NAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 79,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 64,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,597 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 63,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35 ZR 19 93Y Extra Load Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Centre to rear exhaust clamp deteriorated, exhaust not blowing or moving

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,414 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 54,414 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,232 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 46,232 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,123 miles

Offside headlamp washer jet damaged, still working

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,372 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 28,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,500 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 24,496 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 21,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,726 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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S123 NAP is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S123 NAP, 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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S123 NAP is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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