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MY09 BJM

2009 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,434 mi
Last recorded107,434 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY09 BJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 107,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,524 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,443 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 13 Dec 2022 89,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,676 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,048 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 76,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,344 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)

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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MY09 BJM is a 2009 BMW M3 in Red 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 MY09 BJM, 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 MY09 BJM registered?

MY09 BJM is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is MY09 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY09 BJM 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.

Does MY09 BJM have outstanding finance?

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