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M33 AVU

2009 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,656 mi
Last recorded209,656 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 AVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 209,656 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 209,644 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 10 Apr 2025 194,072 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail also in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 193,952 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Front Wiper split.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail also in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,305 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 93,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,309 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,156 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 11 Sep 2013 40,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M33 AVU is a 2009 BMW M3 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M33 AVU, 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 M33 AVU registered?

M33 AVU is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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