2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 85 RF
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 12/02/2009. Recorded mileage 87,469 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3999cc
85 RF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 87,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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85 RF Mileage History
- 03/03/202282,255 mi
- 10/10/202383,969 mi+1,714 mi
- 20/03/202587,469 mi+3,500 mi
Average of roughly 1,711 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
85 RF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M3 (85 RF) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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