2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · VIL 300
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2009. Recorded mileage 119,649 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 4000cc
VIL 300 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 119,649 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
VIL 300 Mileage History
- 05/11/2021102,089 mi
- 31/10/2022108,362 mi+6,273 mi
- 24/10/2023112,421 mi+4,059 mi
- 15/10/2024116,157 mi+3,736 mi
- 27/10/2025119,649 mi+3,492 mi
Average of roughly 4,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VIL 300 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 (VIL 300) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (VIL3 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as VIL300.
LAND ROVER
R ROVER EVOQUE DYN SE PHEV A
MERCEDES-BENZ
308 ALLURE E-HDI
BMW
X5 XDRIVE40D M SPORT AUTO
TOYOTA
SUPRA
KIA
SPORTAGE
HONDA
CR-V EX I-MMD CVT
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
HR-V ADVANCE STYLE I-MMD CVT
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE SE ED4
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF GT BLUEMOTION TEC TDI S-A
CHRYSLER-JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE
FORD
TRANSIT