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RJ59 XEE

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 XEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 119,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,334 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 117,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,895 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 92,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2019 89,598 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 86,791 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 60,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 49,235 miles

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

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and distorted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RJ59 XEE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc 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 RJ59 XEE, 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 RJ59 XEE registered?

RJ59 XEE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is RJ59 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 XEE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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