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SL09 XTF

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,914 mi
Last recorded72,914 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 72,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,998 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 70,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak various leaks at joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 69,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joins. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joins. (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2021 66,914 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joins. (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,218 miles

full length undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,550 miles

Brake warning light illuminated indicating pads required

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake warning light illuminated indicating pads required

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,220 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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SL09 XTF is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL09 XTF, 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 SL09 XTF registered?

SL09 XTF is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is SL09 XTF safe to buy?

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