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N27 FRD

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,268 mi
Last recorded88,268 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 FRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,628 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,446 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2016 51,446 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jan 2015 41,034 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,522 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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N27 FRD is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N27 FRD, 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 N27 FRD registered?

N27 FRD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is N27 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N27 FRD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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