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W7 CTR

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,289 mi
Last recorded93,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 CTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 93,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,393 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,830 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 34,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,337 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,982 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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W7 CTR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W7 CTR, 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 W7 CTR registered?

W7 CTR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is W7 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 CTR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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