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SB59 FPT

2009 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,338 mi
Last recorded39,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FPT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,338 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 39,317 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,076 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 24,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,730 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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SB59 FPT is a 2009 BMW M3 in Orange with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SB59 FPT, 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 SB59 FPT registered?

SB59 FPT is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is SB59 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 FPT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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