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LR59 YWP

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,836 mi
Last recorded51,836 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 YWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,402 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 47,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,833 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,640 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside seat belt buckle stiff in operation

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,172 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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LR59 YWP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LR59 YWP, 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 LR59 YWP registered?

LR59 YWP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is LR59 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 YWP 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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