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M31 APH

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,924 mi
Last recorded89,924 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 APH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 89,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,086 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,750 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside front undertray broken.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,563 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 35,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,499 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 APH is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 APH, 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

How do I check the history of M31 APH?

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What year was M31 APH registered?

M31 APH is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is M31 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 APH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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