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FV09 AKO

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 AKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 87,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 87,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 67,702 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,082 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 35,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,239 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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FV09 AKO 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 94.1%.

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 FV09 AKO, 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 FV09 AKO registered?

FV09 AKO is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is FV09 AKO safe to buy?

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