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RK09 BSZ

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,853 mi
Last recorded73,853 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 BSZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,740 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,656 miles

Nearside front tyre is void of tread on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,132 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,132 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,892 miles

Rear tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,965 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 27,752 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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RK09 BSZ is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK09 BSZ, 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 RK09 BSZ registered?

RK09 BSZ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 BSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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