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FV09 YVY

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,354 mi
Last recorded88,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,842 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 72,841 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 69,557 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Oct 2020 69,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,872 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,622 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,626 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,476 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,767 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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FV09 YVY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV09 YVY, 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 FV09 YVY registered?

FV09 YVY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is FV09 YVY safe to buy?

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