2010 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · AL10 ZYX
2010 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 75,968 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AL10 ZYX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 75,968 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: Good
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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.
AL10 ZYX Mileage History
- 01/09/202271,700 mi
- 11/10/202374,914 mi+3,214 mi
- 10/10/202475,779 mi+865 mi
- 16/10/202575,968 mi+189 mi
Average of roughly 1,366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AL10 ZYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW M3 (AL10 ZYX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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