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EF59 OTN

2009 BMW M3

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 89,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 84,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,730 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 69,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,861 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,722 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,463 miles

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

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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EF59 OTN is a 2009 BMW M3 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EF59 OTN, 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 EF59 OTN registered?

EF59 OTN is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is EF59 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 OTN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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