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EK09 HFL

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 HFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 90,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,630 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,329 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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EK09 HFL is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK09 HFL, 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 EK09 HFL registered?

EK09 HFL is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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