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FT09 DHE

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,434 mi
Last recorded71,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 DHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 66,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 60,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,436 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 49,335 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 42,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 42,096 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,430 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FT09 DHE is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FT09 DHE, 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 FT09 DHE registered?

FT09 DHE is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is FT09 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT09 DHE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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