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H51 MPS

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,819 mi
Last recorded113,819 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH51 MPS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 113,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 111,296 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H51 MPS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H51 MPS, 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 H51 MPS registered?

H51 MPS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is H51 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H51 MPS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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