2010 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · P12 WSN
2010 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 110,562 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P12 WSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 110,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P12 WSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW M3 (P12 WSN) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P12 WSN Mileage History
- 11/05/202295,084 mi
- 12/05/2023100,170 mi+5,086 mi
- 15/05/2023100,297 mi+127 mi
- 03/05/2024106,621 mi+6,324 mi
- 09/05/2025110,562 mi+3,941 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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