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NL09 DHC

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,770 mi
Last recorded64,770 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 63,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2020 47,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,056 miles

Offside Front Low tread inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2017 35,913 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,995 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 31,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,700 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 20,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 10,695 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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NL09 DHC is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL09 DHC, 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 NL09 DHC registered?

NL09 DHC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is NL09 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 DHC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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