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T88 STE

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,432 mi
Last recorded23,432 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 STE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 23,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,405 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 23,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 22,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,792 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,861 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 13,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,065 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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T88 STE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T88 STE, 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 T88 STE registered?

T88 STE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is T88 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 STE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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