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J88 NUR

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 NUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,037 miles

Unable to check brake pipes under body covers

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper radius arms outer bushes slight worn

Offside Rear Lower arm pin/bush slight play

Offside Rear Upper radius arm inner pin/bush slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper radius arms outer bushes slight worn

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 2.8mm minor surface cracking between tread

Offside Rear Lower arm pin/bush slight play

Offside Rear Upper radius arm inner pin/bush slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 2.5mm minor surface cracking between tread

Pass 22 Sep 2018 70,005 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

tyre size-265/35/19

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,486 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,486 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,481 miles

engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/19 98y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 54,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,443 miles

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

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

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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J88 NUR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J88 NUR, 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 J88 NUR registered?

J88 NUR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is J88 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 NUR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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