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K38 SDD

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 SDD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,813 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,090 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 73,364 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2019 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 59,292 miles

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 6 May 2017 54,150 miles

Rear minor exhaust leak, rear section

Pass 27 May 2016 49,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,597 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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K38 SDD is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc 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 K38 SDD, 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

How do I check the history of K38 SDD?

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What year was K38 SDD registered?

K38 SDD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is K38 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K38 SDD 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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