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HV59 YMP

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,396 mi
Last recorded66,396 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YMP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,396 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 63,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 60,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,495 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 57,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 54,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 54,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 50,456 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,191 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing around the tread and has damage on the sidewall

offside front tyre is perishing around the tread

Fail 2 May 2017 41,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre is perishing around the tread and has damage on the sidewall

offside front tyre is perishing around the tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 30,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,883 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 26,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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HV59 YMP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV59 YMP, 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 HV59 YMP registered?

HV59 YMP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is HV59 YMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 YMP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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