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V88 UCH

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 UCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 86,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,769 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 82,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,635 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,978 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,655 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,548 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,950 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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V88 UCH is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V88 UCH, 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 V88 UCH registered?

V88 UCH is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is V88 UCH safe to buy?

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