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YE10 BMW

2010 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,711 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight on pipe, union and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight on pipe, union and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 61,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Subframe to body hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Subframe to body hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,306 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 40,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,598 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 20,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,459 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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YE10 BMW is a 2010 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 YE10 BMW, 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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What year was YE10 BMW registered?

YE10 BMW is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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