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R33 MBJ

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,688 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,971 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,683 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,295 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 10 Mar 2015 40,434 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing low in places

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,096 miles

front tyres wearing low in places

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,083 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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R33 MBJ is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc 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 R33 MBJ, 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 R33 MBJ registered?

R33 MBJ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is R33 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 MBJ 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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