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AO59 KFW

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KFW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 97,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 90,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 81,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,756 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,154 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both rears and nearside front on outer casings (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,089 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 43,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AO59 KFW is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey 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 AO59 KFW, 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 AO59 KFW registered?

AO59 KFW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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