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GU09 OEC

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 OEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,025 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 94,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,031 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 84,010 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 84,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 73,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from clamps (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,303 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 31,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,477 miles

NSF & OSF Inner Edges of Tyres Close To Cords

Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 13,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GU09 OEC is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GU09 OEC, 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 GU09 OEC registered?

GU09 OEC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GU09 OEC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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