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JA55 GDA

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,546 mi
Last recorded48,546 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 GDA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,441 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 28,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,315 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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JA55 GDA 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 JA55 GDA, 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 JA55 GDA registered?

JA55 GDA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is JA55 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA55 GDA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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