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LJ09 OWH

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 OWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 90,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 87,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,439 miles

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

Oil level low indicator illuminated

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low indicator illuminated

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 56,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,115 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)

Pass 17 May 2016 40,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,849 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 31,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 12,001 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 OWH is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJ09 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

LJ09 OWH is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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