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SB59 XAX

2009 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 79,209 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 79,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,480 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35/zr19 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre low on air

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,829 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,710 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 XAX is a 2009 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SB59 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

SB59 XAX is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SB59 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 XAX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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