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V15 SPB

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,420 mi
Last recorded73,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 SPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 72,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb bead cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 70,396 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb bead cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 67,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 65,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,948 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 62,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 58,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,191 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 May 2014 50,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,848 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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V15 SPB is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc 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 V15 SPB, 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 V15 SPB registered?

V15 SPB is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is V15 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V15 SPB 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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