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FA57 FKU

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,738 mi
Last recorded73,738 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 FKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,738 miles

nearside and offside front road wheels show welded repairs

Fail 24 Oct 2025 73,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front road wheels show welded repairs

Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,049 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 72,041 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,720 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,445 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 May 2018 61,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,498 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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FA57 FKU is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue 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 FA57 FKU, 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 FA57 FKU registered?

FA57 FKU is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is FA57 FKU safe to buy?

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