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J10 LAP

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,270 mi
Last recorded41,270 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 41,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 40,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 38,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,875 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,683 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 19,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 9,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,716 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age

Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,684 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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J10 LAP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J10 LAP, 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 J10 LAP registered?

J10 LAP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is J10 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 LAP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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