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V8 HDP

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,846 mi
Last recorded39,846 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HDP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 39,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,320 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 36,295 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 32,945 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 32,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 30,849 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 30,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 28,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 27,109 miles

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))

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,543 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 23,605 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres low on edges, close to limits & perishing.

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting close to legal limit and worn on edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 10,673 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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V8 HDP is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V8 HDP, 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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V8 HDP is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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