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LJ09 OWA

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 OWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,226 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,005 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,955 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,391 miles

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 3 May 2018 75,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,275 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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing on raised inner tread but not to ply or cords and within limits

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 57,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 49,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,380 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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LJ09 OWA 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 LJ09 OWA, 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 LJ09 OWA registered?

LJ09 OWA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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