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R44 NCY

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 NCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 97,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,645 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 62,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 19 Nov 2014 55,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,093 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 17,245 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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R44 NCY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R44 NCY, 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 R44 NCY registered?

R44 NCY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is R44 NCY safe to buy?

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