CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV59 WLU

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,723 mi
Last recorded128,723 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 WLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 128,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 124,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 121,112 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,241 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,629 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 82,629 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 71,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 71,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,215 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV59 WLU is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV59 WLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV59 WLU?

You can check the full history of LV59 WLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV59 WLU registered?

LV59 WLU is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is LV59 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 WLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV59 WLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV59 WLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.