2009 BMW M34.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2009 BMW M3? It's a Petrol with a 3999cc engine showing 65,963 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (VB05 MEN) from 2009 show a total of 3 MOT tests between March 2022 and February 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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