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LR09 AAZ

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,789 mi
Last recorded112,789 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 AAZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 112,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,431 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,424 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,250 miles

exhaust blow at centre join

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,036 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link arm is loose and has a lot of movement

Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r anti roll bar link arm is loose and has a lot of movement

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cut in wall not to cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cut in wall not to cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,847 miles

cut in outer wall not to cords on o/side rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2015 56,131 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in outer wall not to cords on o/side rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,359 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 37,302 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 20,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LR09 AAZ is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR09 AAZ, 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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LR09 AAZ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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