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OP51 LOW

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,951 mi
Last recorded66,951 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOP51 LOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,951 miles

Nearside Front air bag suspension hose perishing

Offside Front air bag suspension hose perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,841 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 65,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

sticker on windscreen not affecting view of road

Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

sticker on windscreen,not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,307 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,557 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,052 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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OP51 LOW is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc 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 OP51 LOW, 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 OP51 LOW registered?

OP51 LOW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is OP51 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OP51 LOW 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.

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