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M10 KWX

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,039 mi
Last recorded62,039 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 KWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 62,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 62,039 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 61,220 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,023 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 61,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 56,753 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 54,528 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 54,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35/R19 98Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35/R19 98Y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 52,045 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing one each (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,574 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre tread cut.

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread cut.

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

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread cut.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,323 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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M10 KWX is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M10 KWX, 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 M10 KWX registered?

M10 KWX is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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