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SP09 HXN

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,263 mi
Last recorded86,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 HXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,263 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,221 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,521 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,590 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres light wear inner edges

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 28,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,679 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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SP09 HXN is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP09 HXN, 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 SP09 HXN registered?

SP09 HXN is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for SP09 HXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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