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NJ09 EFY

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,174 mi
Last recorded71,174 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 EFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 71,174 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 71,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,283 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,817 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 61,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,979 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 20,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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NJ09 EFY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ09 EFY, 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 NJ09 EFY registered?

NJ09 EFY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is NJ09 EFY safe to buy?

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