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RE09 ZRD

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ZRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 80,227 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 77,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,986 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 52,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,338 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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RE09 ZRD 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 93.3%.

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 RE09 ZRD, 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 RE09 ZRD registered?

RE09 ZRD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is RE09 ZRD safe to buy?

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