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EO09 ZKU

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 ZKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 61,840 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,178 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes above rear axle swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 57,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,776 miles

SERVICE OVERDUE BRAKEFLUSH O/DUE ALL BRAKES ON 4 - 5MM

Pass 6 Feb 2021 52,617 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,997 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,125 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,943 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to both front tyres on inner edges nearside BORDERLINE

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO09 ZKU is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO09 ZKU, 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 EO09 ZKU registered?

EO09 ZKU is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for EO09 ZKU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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