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RLC 1R

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,560 mi
Last recorded101,560 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 1R
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 89,360 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,902 miles

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 Mar 2018 74,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,525 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,204 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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RLC 1R 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 88.2%.

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 RLC 1R, 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 RLC 1R registered?

RLC 1R is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is RLC 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLC 1R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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