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T18 STY

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 STY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 82,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 76,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 69,500 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)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 58,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,805 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall.

Pass 6 May 2013 45,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,085 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,005 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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T18 STY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T18 STY, 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 T18 STY registered?

T18 STY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2009.

Is T18 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 STY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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