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M333 MHP

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,658 mi
Last recorded86,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 MHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 77,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 265/35Y19. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2021 77,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall, Cut To Cords Visible & Leaking. 245/35Y19X.l. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 265/35Y19. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,860 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise alignment

suspect worn engine and gearbox mount bushes

Fail 23 May 2019 71,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise alignment as both rear tyres are badly worn on inner shoulders

suspect worn engine and gearbox mount bushes

Pass 16 May 2018 67,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,483 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 55,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,842 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 29,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,847 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)

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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M333 MHP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M333 MHP, 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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M333 MHP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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