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A1 SDM

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,579 mi
Last recorded43,579 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 43,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres has slight cracking at tread areas

rear axle leaking oil front seal

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,764 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,387 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,843 miles

advise under body plastics fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,514 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 18,431 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 18,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

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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A1 SDM is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc 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 A1 SDM, 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 A1 SDM registered?

A1 SDM is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is A1 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SDM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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