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M17 PRK

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,884 mi
Last recorded27,884 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 PRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 27,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 27,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 27,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,095 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 26,837 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,392 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 25,590 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,832 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,149 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 19,865 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 27 Dec 2012 16,777 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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M17 PRK is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 PRK, 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 M17 PRK registered?

M17 PRK is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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