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RX59 LFK

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,432 mi
Last recorded82,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 LFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE PITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Y-PIECE SEPARATOR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 82,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE PITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CENTRAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Central Undertray not fully secure UNDER GEARBOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Y-PIECE SEPARATOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 82,042 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE PITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CENTRAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Central Undertray not fully secure UNDER GEARBOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Y-PIECE SEPARATOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,352 miles

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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION SLOW

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 81,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

CENTRAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION SLOW

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 79,511 miles

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

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,355 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,803 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 29,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,878 miles

eml on dash

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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RX59 LFK is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX59 LFK, 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 RX59 LFK registered?

RX59 LFK is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RX59 LFK safe to buy?

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