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AJZ 399

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,360 mi
Last recorded51,360 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 399
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 51,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 48,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 47,997 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 45,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 42,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 40,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,038 miles

Offside Rear loud gridding nouise coming from wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,019 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,943 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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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AJZ 399 is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJZ 399, 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 AJZ 399 registered?

AJZ 399 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is AJZ 399 safe to buy?

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