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RW08 ROW

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW08 ROW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,426 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 76,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 71,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,025 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 50,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 32,517 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 22,531 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2012 17,133 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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RW08 ROW is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RW08 ROW, 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 RW08 ROW registered?

RW08 ROW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2009.

Is RW08 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW08 ROW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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