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M31 BSS

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 BSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,165 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,938 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2016 33,012 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,680 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,761 miles

nearside rear tyre has some slight cracking in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,728 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 16,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M31 BSS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M31 BSS, 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 BSS registered?

M31 BSS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is M31 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 BSS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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