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S10 OWV

2009 BMW M3

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 OWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2018 88,012 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,610 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,231 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,713 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,293 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S10 OWV is a 2009 BMW M3 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S10 OWV, 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 S10 OWV registered?

S10 OWV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is S10 OWV safe to buy?

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