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LC59 WVS

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,448 mi
Last recorded49,448 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 WVS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,448 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 45,761 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 43,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 40,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 37,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,087 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,720 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 27,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 25,445 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,252 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,070 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perished and cracked

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 13,517 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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LC59 WVS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC59 WVS, 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 LC59 WVS registered?

LC59 WVS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LC59 WVS safe to buy?

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