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R19 SGC

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,696 mi
Last recorded95,696 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 SGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,696 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

standard catalytic converters fitted at time of re test

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,298 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 77,383 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,628 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,040 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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R19 SGC is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R19 SGC, 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 R19 SGC registered?

R19 SGC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is R19 SGC safe to buy?

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