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VK10 LVA

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 LVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 90,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,848 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 79,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,896 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 65,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,507 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,240 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,421 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 41,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,368 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 29,367 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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VK10 LVA is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK10 LVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK10 LVA registered?

VK10 LVA is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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