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L55 EJP

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,141 mi
Last recorded58,141 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 EJP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 58,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,975 miles

oil leak from diff (not excessive)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 58,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn close to manufactures 2 mm wear band

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 36,838 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)

Fail 25 May 2016 36,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn up to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 31,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 27,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,058 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing very very close to cords on inner edges

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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L55 EJP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L55 EJP, 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 L55 EJP registered?

L55 EJP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is L55 EJP safe to buy?

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