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FY59 YLS

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 52,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY59 YLS is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY59 YLS, 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 FY59 YLS registered?

FY59 YLS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is FY59 YLS safe to buy?

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