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M3 HBY

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,905 mi
Last recorded47,905 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 47,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 47,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,414 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 35,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing + misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords inner edge. centre tread 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s o/s front tyres splitting/cracking in between outer tread blocks

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x small cracks (8.3.1d)

long travel handbrake

n/s o/s front tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

n/s o/s front wiper blades smearing

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge. centre tread approx. 2mm

slight split o/s front suspension lower arm stab-bush

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,794 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,244 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,785 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 HBY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M3 HBY, 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 M3 HBY registered?

M3 HBY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is M3 HBY safe to buy?

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