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M17 VDE

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 VDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,034 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,916 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,210 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 VDE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

M17 VDE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is M17 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 VDE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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