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R7 KCE

2009 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 KCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 97,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 95,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,621 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,183 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall however not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall however not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,625 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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R7 KCE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R7 KCE, 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 R7 KCE registered?

R7 KCE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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