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LG59 WRX

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,882 mi
Last recorded64,882 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,258 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 62,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,661 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 61,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cable tie chafing hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,912 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 55,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 31,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,325 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

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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LG59 WRX is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black 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 LG59 WRX, 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 LG59 WRX registered?

LG59 WRX is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LG59 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 WRX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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