2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 BMW m3 MOT pass rate and common faults

613 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

146Well above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 613 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.0%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.4%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  4. Brakes3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 BMW m3?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2010 BMW m3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 613 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 BMW m3?

The most common failure reasons were washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2010 BMW m3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 146, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).