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MF09 RCY

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 RCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 55,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 50,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,967 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 Nov 2020 47,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 35,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2653519 98y xl (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres slightly cracking 2453519 93y xl

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,045 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,532 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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MF09 RCY 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 93.8%.

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 MF09 RCY, 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 MF09 RCY registered?

MF09 RCY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is MF09 RCY safe to buy?

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