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FR55 JGR

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,842 mi
Last recorded55,842 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR55 JGR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 55,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,354 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 55,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is run flat design/spec.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,765 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 39,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 32,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35 ZR19 98Y XL MICHELIN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FR55 JGR is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FR55 JGR, 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 FR55 JGR registered?

FR55 JGR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FR55 JGR safe to buy?

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