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LJ09 OXW

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 OXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,992 miles

all discs worn

slight play in both rear upper arm inner bushes

wipers poor

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

all discs worn

slight play in both rear upper arm inner bushes

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2015 83,635 miles

front discs worn

nsf wheel buckled

nsr upper arm inner bush worn

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge of the tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 46,333 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres stepped on edges

nsf tyre has small cuts to side wall inner but cords not showing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,398 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 OXW is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

LJ09 OXW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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