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AY59 ZNW

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZNW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 127,181 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 125,164 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,325 miles

Front TYRE EDGES WORN OFF TREAD JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,325 miles

Front TYRE EDGES WORN OFF TREAD JUST IN LIMITS.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,818 miles

rear pads low.

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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AY59 ZNW is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY59 ZNW, 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 AY59 ZNW registered?

AY59 ZNW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZNW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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