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FV59 ECZ

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,159 mi
Last recorded49,159 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 ECZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 47,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 46,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 44,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 41,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2022 41,745 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020
Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 13,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,321 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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FV59 ECZ 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 92.9%.

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 FV59 ECZ, 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

How do I check the history of FV59 ECZ?

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What year was FV59 ECZ registered?

FV59 ECZ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is FV59 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 ECZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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