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1 FFY

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,983 mi
Last recorded39,983 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 39,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer edge no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer edge no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 39,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished outer edge of tread no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished outer edge of tread no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished outer edge of tread no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished outer edge of tread no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 38,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 38,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 38,219 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 21,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,231 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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1 FFY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 FFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 FFY registered?

1 FFY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is 1 FFY safe to buy?

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