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M333 OYY

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 OYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,076 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,788 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,799 miles

covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,368 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,148 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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M333 OYY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M333 OYY, 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 M333 OYY registered?

M333 OYY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is M333 OYY safe to buy?

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