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M321 RAC

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 RAC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 89,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,548 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 60,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 40,075 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 40,075 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,599 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,099 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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M321 RAC is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M321 RAC, 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 M321 RAC registered?

M321 RAC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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The MOT history for M321 RAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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