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RY02 MCG

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,842 mi
Last recorded56,842 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 MCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,842 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,607 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 53,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,109 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,044 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,826 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RY02 MCG is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY02 MCG, 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 RY02 MCG registered?

RY02 MCG is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is RY02 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 MCG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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