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S14 MAM

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 MAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,413 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 55,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,801 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 31,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,871 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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S14 MAM is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S14 MAM, 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 S14 MAM registered?

S14 MAM is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is S14 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 MAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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