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RO55 LFC

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,048 mi
Last recorded101,048 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 LFC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,048 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 78,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 71,869 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2016 67,275 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,146 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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RO55 LFC is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO55 LFC, 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 RO55 LFC registered?

RO55 LFC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is RO55 LFC safe to buy?

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