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FA51 LKY

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 LKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,201 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,323 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,299 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 48,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,441 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,441 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,312 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 30,312 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,921 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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FA51 LKY is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FA51 LKY, 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 FA51 LKY registered?

FA51 LKY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is FA51 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 LKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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