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L88 LFS

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LFS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 79,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,924 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON - BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON - BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 69,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Number plates have been changed on test

Fail 29 Aug 2020 67,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Number plates have been changed on test

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm (265/35zr19

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to rear cords (245/35zr19

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,407 miles

eml light on

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 4mm

rear brake pads 4mm

Fail 10 May 2013 23,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 4mm

rear brake pads 4mm

Pass 18 May 2012 18,948 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 18,948 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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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L88 LFS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L88 LFS, 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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L88 LFS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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