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M3 FXV

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FXV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lip formed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lip formed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,683 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,473 miles

Chip in windscreen - passenger side

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,422 miles

Chip in windscreen - passenger side

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers smear

Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,735 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2021 66,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,732 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,992 miles

Nearside Front distorted on innerr edge

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 49,537 miles

Offside front tyre is on 3mm of tread and is worn on both edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,659 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 38,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,684 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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M3 FXV is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 FXV, 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 M3 FXV registered?

M3 FXV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is M3 FXV safe to buy?

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