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RA09 YYY

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,736 mi
Last recorded71,736 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA09 YYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 61,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlight damaged (still secure

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35 zr19 93y falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35 zr19 98y falken (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlight damaged (still secure

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,658 miles

suspect oil leak from the gearbox

rear tyres wearing close to the limit

Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,621 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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RA09 YYY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black 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 RA09 YYY, 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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RA09 YYY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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