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2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 32 ON

32 ON

2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 74,672 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2009
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
74,672 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
3999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2009 BMW M3 presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 30 August 2025 at 74,672 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across all available entries. Every test in the supplied history returned a pass with no advisories or faults raised by the tester. Recorded mileage sits at 74,672 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 4,392 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle accumulation: 70,150 miles on 7 May 2022, 71,741 on 28 July 2023, 72,594 on 31 August 2024, and 74,672 on 30 August 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Low annual use of this order often means long stationary periods, though the record itself is sparse and free of flagged wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the car's age and likely intermittent use. Standing time can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and brake discs even when MOT tests show clean. The S65 V8 drivetrain and rear subframe mounts warrant physical checks for cracking or fluid ingress. No recurring faults or advisories emerged in the history to imply skipped upkeep. The previous keepers appear to have stored the vehicle lightly rather than neglected it, but the absence of MOT-flagged defects does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of aged rubber and metal components.
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32 ON Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
  • 74,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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32 ON MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 06:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M3 (32 ON) between May 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

32 ON Mileage History

  1. 07/05/202270,150 mi
  2. 28/07/202371,741 mi+1,591 mi
  3. 31/08/202472,594 mi+853 mi
  4. 30/08/202574,672 mi+2,078 mi

Average of roughly 1,364 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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