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SA60 YRL

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA60 YRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right side joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 87,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,076 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2021 70,076 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,899 miles

all brake disc heavley corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,162 miles

Visable body damage in o/s front wing wheel arch.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 36,428 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,791 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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SA60 YRL is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA60 YRL, 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 SA60 YRL registered?

SA60 YRL is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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