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A96 DMB

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,849 mi
Last recorded68,849 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 DMB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 62,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,584 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,647 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,071 miles

Advice front wipers slight smear

stone chip front number plate

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,628 miles

Advice front number plate has slight damage can still be read

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,019 miles

damage to engine undertray

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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A96 DMB is a 2009 BMW M3 in White 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 A96 DMB, 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 A96 DMB registered?

A96 DMB is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is A96 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 DMB 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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