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MT59 ETO

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,380 mi
Last recorded36,380 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 ETO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 36,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 36,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 36,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 36,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,954 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

stone chip outside zone a

Pass 2 May 2018 35,794 miles

Eml light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 35,793 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Eml light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,304 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 34,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,446 miles

under body has cover fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,154 miles

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

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

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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MT59 ETO is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT59 ETO, 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 MT59 ETO registered?

MT59 ETO is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is MT59 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 ETO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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