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R120 CKY

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,478 mi
Last recorded40,478 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 CKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 40,478 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 39,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 26,739 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 15,000 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 14,344 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R120 CKY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R120 CKY, 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 R120 CKY registered?

R120 CKY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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