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V4 OCR

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,155 mi
Last recorded115,155 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 OCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,466 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirements

Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover & u8nder trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,793 miles

very minor cuts in both front tyre treads

Fail 12 Aug 2016 89,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very minor cuts in both front tyre treads

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,767 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,656 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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V4 OCR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V4 OCR, 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.

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What year was V4 OCR registered?

V4 OCR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is V4 OCR safe to buy?

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