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MM03 TEC

2009 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,987 mi
Last recorded71,987 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 TEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,023 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,716 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 62,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 44,387 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,024 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 23,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 15,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2012 9,270 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 9,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MM03 TEC is a 2009 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM03 TEC, 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 MM03 TEC registered?

MM03 TEC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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