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GU09 SYF

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SYF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 81,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,595 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,497 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,497 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,328 miles

Nearside 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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GU09 SYF is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU09 SYF, 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 GU09 SYF registered?

GU09 SYF is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GU09 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 SYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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