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LB59 NVZ

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 NVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 42,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,870 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 37,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 37,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,400 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 17 Oct 2020 37,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2020 37,012 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 34,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,560 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 28,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 5 Sep 2017 24,136 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 20,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,975 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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LB59 NVZ is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB59 NVZ, 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.

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What year was LB59 NVZ registered?

LB59 NVZ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is LB59 NVZ safe to buy?

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