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S9 CYP

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,929 mi
Last recorded55,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 CYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,229 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 55,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 53,238 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,269 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2018 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,696 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r+n/s/r

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted o/s/r+n/s/r

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2013 34,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S9 CYP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc 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 S9 CYP, 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 S9 CYP registered?

S9 CYP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is S9 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 CYP 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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