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M40 HCR

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 HCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,214 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 72,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished/cracked

Parking brake travel slightly high

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 72,129 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust clamp cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished/cracked

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel slightly high

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 71,375 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 71,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 70,099 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 70,099 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn close to the legal limit, wearing heavily on edges (balding on inner edge) and has a deep cut in outer sidewall but is still within requirements - 265/35 ZR19 98Y XL

offside front tyre tread depth worn close to the legal limit, and wearing heavily on edges (balding on inner edge) - 245/95ZR19 93Y XL

offside rear tyre tread depth close to the legal limit and wearing heavily on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,986 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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M40 HCR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M40 HCR, 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 M40 HCR registered?

M40 HCR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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