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MR03 RKR

2009 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,336 mi
Last recorded19,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 RKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2025 19,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 18,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 14,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 12,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also inner edge slightly worn 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 12,544 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 9,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,224 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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MR03 RKR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR03 RKR, 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 MR03 RKR registered?

MR03 RKR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is MR03 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 RKR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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