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FE59 CFL

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 CFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,856 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,856 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,824 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut but not down to ply/cords

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,653 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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FE59 CFL is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE59 CFL, 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 FE59 CFL registered?

FE59 CFL is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is FE59 CFL safe to buy?

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