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B3 YMR

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,117 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,390 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,517 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,130 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 44,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B3 YMR is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 YMR, 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 B3 YMR registered?

B3 YMR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is B3 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 YMR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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