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VUI 3870

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,506 mi
Last recorded32,506 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 3870
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,863 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,491 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 26,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 26,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,962 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 18,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,177 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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VUI 3870 is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUI 3870, 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 VUI 3870 registered?

VUI 3870 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is VUI 3870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 3870 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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