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J22 CYA

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,796 mi
Last recorded84,796 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 84,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 84,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 1 Apr 2022 83,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N-S-F AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,065 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 75,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,966 miles

rear tyres getting close to limit

slight exhaust blow from centre clamp

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge/s

slight exhaust blow from rear clamp

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,531 miles

Exhaust blows from clamps

OS Blade smeary

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J22 CYA is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J22 CYA, 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 J22 CYA registered?

J22 CYA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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