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NA59 ZHD

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 ZHD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 72,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes because clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack/ perish

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,061 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge split to cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2022 70,345 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 70,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear brake hose ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust clamps corroded slight leak of gases

Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear brake hose ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust clamps corroded slight leak of gases

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,703 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 68,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,832 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner taillight not working

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 5,927 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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NA59 ZHD is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NA59 ZHD, 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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NA59 ZHD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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