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M3 VVK

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,860 mi
Last recorded40,860 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 40,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 27,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 26,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,758 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 20,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both. Worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged All, perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 15,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,041 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 9,157 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVK is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

M3 VVK is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is M3 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VVK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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