2010 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · P12 WSN
2010 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 114,766 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P12 WSN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 114,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW M3 (P12 WSN) between October 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension leveling device is broken. (4.1.5 (a))”.
P12 WSN Mileage History
- 07/10/201340,590 mi
- 19/06/201449,157 mi+8,567 mi
- 16/07/201562,353 mi+13,196 mi
- 27/04/201668,610 mi+6,257 mi
- 26/04/201781,225 mi+12,615 mi
- 23/05/201887,783 mi+6,558 mi
- 14/05/202088,796 mi+1,013 mi
- 05/05/202192,375 mi+3,579 mi
- 11/05/202295,084 mi+2,709 mi
- 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
- 22/05/2026114,766 mi+4,204 mi
Average of roughly 5,878 miles per year across 15 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: Good
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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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