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SN59 GLY

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 147,136 miles

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

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

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,926 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 125,857 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 125,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 125,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,705 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,095 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2014 54,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 47,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,090 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 40,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,619 miles

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

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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SN59 GLY is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN59 GLY, 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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SN59 GLY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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