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W31 EEC

2010 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,325 mi
Last recorded73,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 EEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 68,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 64,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 61,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 56,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 48,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 41,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,488 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 32,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 15,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,099 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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W31 EEC is a 2010 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W31 EEC, 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

How do I check the history of W31 EEC?

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What year was W31 EEC registered?

W31 EEC is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is W31 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 EEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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