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M31 ANK

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ANK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,729 miles

rear subframe starting to show corrosion on outer surface

Fail 14 Apr 2026 100,729 miles

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

rear subframe starting to show corrosion on outer surface

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,131 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,268 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,128 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,331 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread and offside rear is on 3.5mm of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,981 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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M31 ANK is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M31 ANK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 ANK registered?

M31 ANK is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is M31 ANK safe to buy?

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