2010 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · V88 VBV
2010 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 56,484 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V88 VBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 56,484 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.
V88 VBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW M3 (V88 VBV) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
V88 VBV Mileage History
- 31/01/202250,373 mi
- 23/01/202353,530 mi+3,157 mi
- 08/02/202456,484 mi+2,954 mi
Average of roughly 3,025 miles per year across 3 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: 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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