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P300 SUL

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,369 mi
Last recorded110,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 SUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,002 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,910 miles

Nearside front tyre inside edge worn

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 88,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,745 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,665 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 15 May 2012 21,967 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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P300 SUL is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P300 SUL, 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 P300 SUL registered?

P300 SUL is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is P300 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P300 SUL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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