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BF09 FVN

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FVN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 93,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 92,765 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,860 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,686 miles

Slight play in the NSR upper wish bone 'outer' joint

Slight play in the OSR upper wish bone 'outer' joint

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,495 miles

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 60,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,782 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 56,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,083 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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BF09 FVN is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BF09 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 FVN registered?

BF09 FVN is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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