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BJ59 KVV

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 85,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,100 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 79,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 79,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 60,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,475 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,903 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 50,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 40,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 36,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 36,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm 265/35/19

n/s rear tyre wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,787 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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BJ59 KVV is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ59 KVV, 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 BJ59 KVV registered?

BJ59 KVV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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