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V8 URH

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 URH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 90,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,811 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2014 23,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,325 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 19,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,524 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,773 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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V8 URH is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V8 URH, 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 V8 URH registered?

V8 URH is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is V8 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 URH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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