2010 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · RD03 ABD
2010 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2010. Recorded mileage 67,328 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 3999cc
RD03 ABD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 67,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
RD03 ABD Mileage History
- 28/03/202364,531 mi
- 01/04/202465,603 mi+1,072 mi
- 01/04/202566,835 mi+1,232 mi
- 22/04/202566,847 mi+12 mi
- 20/04/202667,328 mi+481 mi
Average of roughly 913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RD03 ABD 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 (RD03 ABD) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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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