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LOW 3L

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 3L
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 128,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,293 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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LOW 3L is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LOW 3L, 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 LOW 3L registered?

LOW 3L is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is LOW 3L safe to buy?

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