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RO09 PWN

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 PWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 103,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,212 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 102,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,308 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,196 miles

EML on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,314 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,496 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,571 miles

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

o/s front tyre uneven wear

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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RO09 PWN is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO09 PWN, 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 RO09 PWN registered?

RO09 PWN is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is RO09 PWN safe to buy?

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