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8 TXD

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 92,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,790 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,827 miles

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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8 TXD is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 8 TXD, 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 8 TXD registered?

8 TXD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is 8 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 TXD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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