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SEV 9

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 9
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 80,185 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 79,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 78,625 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on edge

osf tyre badly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,654 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 77,110 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,389 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,764 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 75,764 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2017 61,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,707 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,595 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 41,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,138 miles

Offside rear tyre has been run flat causing damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,308 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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SEV 9 is a 2009 BMW M3 in White 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 SEV 9, 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 SEV 9 registered?

SEV 9 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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