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YF59 BWA

2010 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,839 mi
Last recorded123,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW M350,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 123,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,484 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor wire not connected.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,600 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 12 Oct 2017 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,004 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn inner treads

Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn inner treads

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF59 BWA is a 2010 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 50,239 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF59 BWA, 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 YF59 BWA registered?

YF59 BWA is a 2010 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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