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LD59 YWV

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,782 mi
Last recorded46,782 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 YWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 27,573 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 27,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2020 21,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2020 21,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 11,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,917 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 9,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,697 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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LD59 YWV is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD59 YWV, 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 LD59 YWV registered?

LD59 YWV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LD59 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 YWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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