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M3 YMR

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,794 mi
Last recorded56,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,794 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,153 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 55,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases right hand cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor on arm broken/ self leveling inop (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,654 miles

slight exhaust leak at o/s front pipe, cracked at rear of cat

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,387 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake disc pitted & corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,523 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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M3 YMR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M3 YMR, 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

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What year was M3 YMR registered?

M3 YMR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is M3 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YMR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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