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M31 JCA

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,949 mi
Last recorded48,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 48,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn extreme inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,392 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 37,324 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 11 May 2016 31,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,110 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 JCA is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JCA, 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 JCA registered?

M31 JCA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is M31 JCA safe to buy?

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