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R3 HBS

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,474 mi
Last recorded87,474 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,942 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,962 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on 2.5mm and inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,507 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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R3 HBS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc 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 R3 HBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 HBS registered?

R3 HBS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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