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K888 BSS

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,329 mi
Last recorded78,329 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 BSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 78,329 miles

Front Inner wheel arch showing slight signs of rubbing

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 77,889 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 77,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 76,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,279 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 73,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has multiple pieces of metal in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has multiple pieces of metal in tread

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has multiple pieces of metal in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has multiple pieces of metal in tread

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,227 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,420 miles

both front tyres cracking and slight scrubbing on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,455 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,527 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,438 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 28,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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K888 BSS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K888 BSS, 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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K888 BSS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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