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NA04 DRA

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,047 mi
Last recorded135,047 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA04 DRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 135,047 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,829 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,892 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 126,883 miles

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

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 22 Nov 2021 118,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 113,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in exhaust rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad wear sensor looks to of been rubbing on drive shaft

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front part of undertray damaged but not likely to fall off

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,366 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in exhaust rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad wear sensor looks to of been rubbing on drive shaft

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front part of undertray damaged but not likely to fall off

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,727 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip with in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front part of undertrays damaged but not likely to fall off

Fail 25 Nov 2019 108,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip with in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front part of undertrays damaged but not likely to fall off

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,049 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,219 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 86,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,911 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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NA04 DRA is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NA04 DRA, 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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NA04 DRA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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