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M300 EAF

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,664 mi
Last recorded118,664 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 EAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,716 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,450 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,197 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 43,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,812 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 11,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,292 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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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M300 EAF is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 M300 EAF, 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 M300 EAF registered?

M300 EAF is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is M300 EAF safe to buy?

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