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V88 VBV

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,484 mi
Last recorded56,484 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 VBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 53,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,667 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2018 37,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,512 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside front coil spring broken in dangerous condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,933 miles

windscreen damaged but not interfering with drivers view of the road

Pass 25 May 2016 26,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,217 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 24,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,798 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,302 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 16,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V88 VBV is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue 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 V88 VBV, 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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V88 VBV is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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