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111 SBY

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 SBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp self leveling height sensor broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 124,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp self leveling height sensor broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 122,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,023 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside rack and pinion housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded on multiple location

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,391 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have a few small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,712 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,658 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) clip missing (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,471 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,943 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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111 SBY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 111 SBY registered?

111 SBY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is 111 SBY safe to buy?

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