2009 BMW M34.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2009 BMW M3 — Petrol, 3999cc. This vehicle has 126,571 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (M4 XWB) from 2009 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2023 and November 2025.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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