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K55 RXN

2009 BMW M3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 RXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 192,310 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 192,310 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 63,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 190,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 59,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 186,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,124 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 178,178 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 172,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 167,425 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 11 Mar 2020 167,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,134 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 150,250 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 150,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 140,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 137,942 miles

all 4 tyres on limits

Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,684 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,104 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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K55 RXN is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K55 RXN, 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 K55 RXN registered?

K55 RXN is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is K55 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 RXN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K55 RXN have outstanding finance?

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