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V8 DAN

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 87,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,690 miles

Front both shockers creaking slightly

parking brake could do with adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,814 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,502 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,560 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,666 miles

slight vibration on front discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,921 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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V8 DAN is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc 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 V8 DAN, 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 V8 DAN registered?

V8 DAN is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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