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LS09 PBX

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,079 mi
Last recorded35,079 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 PBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 35,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,922 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,203 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 20,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LS09 PBX is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS09 PBX, 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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LS09 PBX is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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