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PJ59 BUA

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,141 mi
Last recorded68,141 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 68,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,293 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 67,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,328 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 65,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,784 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,587 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJ59 BUA is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ59 BUA, 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 PJ59 BUA registered?

PJ59 BUA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is PJ59 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ59 BUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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