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GN04 BAT

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 60,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 56,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,233 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,633 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor adrift

Fail 22 Jun 2017 37,539 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,324 miles

Centre Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,556 miles

N/s/f tyre bald edges

O/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre deep cuts in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,078 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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GN04 BAT is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN04 BAT, 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 GN04 BAT registered?

GN04 BAT is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is GN04 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 BAT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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