2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · SS59 XXX
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09/10/2009. Recorded mileage 152,129 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3999cc
SS59 XXX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2023
- 152,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SS59 XXX Mileage History
- 12/05/2022144,482 mi
- 13/05/2022144,483 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2023152,129 mi+7,646 mi
Average of roughly 6,335 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SS59 XXX 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 (SS59 XXX) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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.