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AE09 LGK

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,685 mi
Last recorded68,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/3519 inner edge slick and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/3519 inner edge slick and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/3519 inner edge slick and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 63,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/3519 inner edge slick and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,877 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 40,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,759 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 23,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,571 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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AE09 LGK is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE09 LGK, 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 AE09 LGK registered?

AE09 LGK is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AE09 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 LGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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