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A3 BJE

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR at 3.2mm NSR at 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 93,015 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR at 3.2mm NSR at 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,214 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)

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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A3 BJE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 BJE registered?

A3 BJE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is A3 BJE safe to buy?

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