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FT09 LCG

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,212 mi
Last recorded100,212 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,848 miles

Rear tyres have cuts on treads but not deep to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT 245/35/ZR19(93Y)

Rear tyres have cuts on treads but not deep to cords

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FT09 LCG is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

FT09 LCG is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2009.

Is FT09 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT09 LCG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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