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HU51 GAV

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,081 mi
Last recorded64,081 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU51 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 62,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,601 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,184 miles

O/S/R Outer stop light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,398 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn bald on outer edge

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 26,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,680 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 26,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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HU51 GAV is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HU51 GAV, 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 HU51 GAV registered?

HU51 GAV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is HU51 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU51 GAV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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