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LR09 CFK

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,670 mi
Last recorded188,670 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 188,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 176,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 163,197 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 163,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared only (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 148,237 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 148,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/19/y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19/y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,353 miles

Front tyres signs of cracking/ageing please check regually

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,927 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking/ageing both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,995 miles

signs of cracking in both front tyre tread n/s also wearing badly inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to nearside rear tyre inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,644 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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LR09 CFK is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CFK, 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 LR09 CFK registered?

LR09 CFK is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is LR09 CFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 CFK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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