2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · STU 100S
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16/11/2009. Recorded mileage 58,366 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3999cc
STU 100S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 58,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
STU 100S Mileage History
- 27/08/202257,234 mi
- 02/09/202357,754 mi+520 mi
- 02/09/202457,922 mi+168 mi
- 06/09/202558,366 mi+444 mi
Average of roughly 374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
STU 100S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M3 (STU 100S) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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