2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · T15 OJA
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 123,912 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T15 OJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 123,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
T15 OJA Mileage History
- 23/02/2022114,370 mi
- 02/02/2023120,253 mi+5,883 mi
- 13/02/2024122,480 mi+2,227 mi
- 12/02/2025122,790 mi+310 mi
- 19/03/2026123,912 mi+1,122 mi
Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T15 OJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M3 (T15 OJA) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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