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M3 FHJ

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,133 mi
Last recorded65,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 64,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,675 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,128 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,260 miles

Rear brake disc have some pitting on inner face

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 23,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 18,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,061 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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M3 FHJ is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M3 FHJ, 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 M3 FHJ registered?

M3 FHJ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is M3 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FHJ 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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