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P13 PTP

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,581 mi
Last recorded31,581 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 PTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 31,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 30,880 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 29,986 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 29,984 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front number plate letters/numbers are not solid black (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear number plate letters/numbers are not solid black (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 29,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 26,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 24,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 22,983 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 21,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 21,552 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 19,823 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 18,032 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 15,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,619 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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P13 PTP 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 87.5%.

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 P13 PTP, 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 P13 PTP registered?

P13 PTP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is P13 PTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 PTP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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