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M31 FML

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,147 mi
Last recorded95,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 91,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 91,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 88,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 79,469 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 May 2019 67,759 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and tyre cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 7 May 2018 65,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,415 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,305 miles

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

osf tyre wearing badly on inner edge and cracking.

Pass 18 May 2012 29,448 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 FML is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FML, 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 M31 FML registered?

M31 FML is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is M31 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 FML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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