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FIG 899

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 899
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 106,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 95,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 95,467 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 92,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rose bushy in hub knuckle

Pass 18 Jun 2022 88,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 72,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 72,276 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 61,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,618 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 31,636 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 31,633 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,187 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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FIG 899 is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FIG 899, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 899?

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What year was FIG 899 registered?

FIG 899 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is FIG 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 899 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 899 have outstanding finance?

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