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AF09 ZZD

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,700 mi
Last recorded128,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside full of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,851 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessivly Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Excessivly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,438 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 98,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,067 miles

Offside Front minor edge wear on tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,415 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,897 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,478 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,620 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO A WIND DEFLECTER FITTED

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,853 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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AF09 ZZD is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF09 ZZD, 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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AF09 ZZD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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