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J66 YLA

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,957 mi
Last recorded92,957 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 YLA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 92,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 92,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,871 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Control Arm Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 91,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 87,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 86,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,585 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,968 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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J66 YLA is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey 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 J66 YLA, 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 J66 YLA?

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What year was J66 YLA registered?

J66 YLA is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is J66 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 YLA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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