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M333 VBB

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,993 mi
Last recorded144,993 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 VBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,347 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 85,344 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,594 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,635 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,970 miles

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,871 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,546 miles

rear brake pad wear warning sensor insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2015 25,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear brake pad wear warning sensor insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2013 11,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,142 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 VBB is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VBB, 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 M333 VBB registered?

M333 VBB is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is M333 VBB safe to buy?

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