2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · DAR 888Y
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2009. Recorded mileage 59,158 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DAR 888Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 59,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DAR 888Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M3 (DAR 888Y) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DAR 888Y Mileage History
- 21/02/202258,700 mi
- 01/03/202358,752 mi+52 mi
- 29/02/202459,074 mi+322 mi
- 12/03/202559,158 mi+84 mi
- 12/03/202559,158 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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 FailureSerious
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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