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R484 TES

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 TES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 75,680 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 75,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 70,652 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,664 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,022 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,388 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2021 54,377 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,194 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,997 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,204 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted

OSR & NSR tyres are getting close to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2017 38,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,327 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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R484 TES is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R484 TES, 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 R484 TES registered?

R484 TES is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is R484 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 TES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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