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GY59 VSL

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,427 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,109 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

welds snapped on exhaust back box rear hanging bracket

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,515 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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GY59 VSL is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY59 VSL, 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 GY59 VSL registered?

GY59 VSL is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is GY59 VSL safe to buy?

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