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RE59 FNR

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 FNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 102,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,570 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,441 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 49,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,597 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge.

TPMS light on.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,668 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres - 265/35-ZR19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,605 miles

Both rear tyres have their outer edges rounded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 24,605 miles

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

Both rear tyres have their outer edges rounded

Nearside front tyre has its edges rounded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,520 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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RE59 FNR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE59 FNR, 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 RE59 FNR registered?

RE59 FNR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is RE59 FNR safe to buy?

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