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MJ09 TUW

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,449 mi
Last recorded52,449 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 TUW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,313 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2023 51,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,365 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,758 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge but not yet through to cord 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 47,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge but not yet through to cord 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit NOW on inner section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at weld before centre silencer ( heat shield black ) (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit NOW at inner section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves show cracking /perished/weathered (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 43,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit NOW on inner section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at weld before centre silencer ( heat shield black ) (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit NOW at inner section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves show cracking /perished/weathered (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,452 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,452 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,251 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 17,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 6,199 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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MJ09 TUW is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ09 TUW, 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 MJ09 TUW registered?

MJ09 TUW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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