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YB10 OBF

2010 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 OBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,901 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,324 miles

both rear tyres, cracking slightly within the tread

Fail 29 Apr 2016 52,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres, cracking slightly within the tread

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,096 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,886 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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YB10 OBF is a 2010 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB10 OBF, 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 YB10 OBF registered?

YB10 OBF is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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