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SW09 KXO

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,200 mi
Last recorded49,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 KXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,604 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,362 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jun 2016 39,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,253 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,531 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 26,531 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,669 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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SW09 KXO is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW09 KXO, 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 SW09 KXO registered?

SW09 KXO is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is SW09 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 KXO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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