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M3 HLP

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 78,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 75,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 64,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 57,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,572 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 39,572 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,566 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,257 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 29,257 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,716 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 HLP 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 87.5%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

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

Is M3 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HLP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 HLP have outstanding finance?

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