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AO59 LVW

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,092 mi
Last recorded120,092 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 120,092 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 120,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 116,641 miles

Access to the back seats is impaired by the installation of non folding seats in the front. There is nothing pertaining to this scenario in the mot manual, which has also been confirmed with Vosa. I recommend that rear seats and belts are removed.

Pass 21 May 2024 108,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 102,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 85,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 75,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,823 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,316 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,156 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 24,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,676 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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AO59 LVW is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc 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 AO59 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

AO59 LVW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is AO59 LVW safe to buy?

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