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AK09 LLM

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,720 mi
Last recorded101,720 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 101,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 98,410 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 90,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 90,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,905 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 87,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 84,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,239 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,345 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 56,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,581 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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AK09 LLM is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK09 LLM, 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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AK09 LLM is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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