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KIW 880

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 880
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,224 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,098 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 82,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 78,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 78,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,267 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,267 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,097 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 1 Oct 2013 51,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,120 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 3 Oct 2011 29,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,058 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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KIW 880 is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KIW 880, 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 KIW 880 registered?

KIW 880 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is KIW 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIW 880 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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