2010 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 200 RAJ
2010 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 32,016 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
200 RAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 32,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
200 RAJ Mileage History
- 19/10/202126,143 mi
- 11/10/202227,039 mi+896 mi
- 04/09/202327,598 mi+559 mi
- 06/09/202429,368 mi+1,770 mi
- 18/09/202532,016 mi+2,648 mi
Average of roughly 1,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
200 RAJ 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 (200 RAJ) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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