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M3 YWC

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All metal brake ferrule on brake hoses front and rear to metal brake pipes covered in Age related corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,433 miles

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

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,826 miles

N/S/F brake pad wear sensor broken off

brake pad warning light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 83,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 79,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,681 miles

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

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

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 YWC is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWC, 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 M3 YWC registered?

M3 YWC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is M3 YWC safe to buy?

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