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M3 VHE

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 74,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 69,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 66,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 65,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 63,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,568 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 52,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,499 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 25,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,900 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 VHE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black 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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

M3 VHE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is M3 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VHE 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.

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