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ST59 ETR

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,782 mi
Last recorded32,782 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 ETR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at Right Mid-pipe exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers do not operate fully, however, sufficient at test to clear the windscreen.

Mobility sealant expired.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 24,017 miles

Both exhaust clamps of exhaust centre section to rear section cracked but secure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked/perished. ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre lightly cracked/perished.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 24,017 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both exhaust clamps of exhaust centre section to rear section cracked but secure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked/perished. ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre lightly cracked/perished.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,073 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,207 miles

nsr tyre worn to 1.6mm at centre tread bands [on legal wear limit]

Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,570 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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ST59 ETR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ST59 ETR, 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 ST59 ETR registered?

ST59 ETR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is ST59 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 ETR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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