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B16 HCX

2009 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,530 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,566 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 84,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,899 miles

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

front tyres starting to feather,inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,257 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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B16 HCX is a 2009 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B16 HCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 HCX registered?

B16 HCX is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is B16 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 HCX shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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