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R3 MFH

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MFH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

covers and trays

Fail 15 Jun 2026 86,956 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

covers and trays

Pass 19 May 2025 80,154 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2024 72,582 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 20 May 2024 72,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 31 May 2023 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 63,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,651 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 13,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,208 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 MFH is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R3 MFH, 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 MFH registered?

R3 MFH is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is R3 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 MFH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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