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R12 YHS

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 YHS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,825 miles

too low for RBT

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Film on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to mid section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Film on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,119 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,466 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges advise

Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,471 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 16,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 11,339 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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R12 YHS is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R12 YHS, 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 R12 YHS registered?

R12 YHS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is R12 YHS safe to buy?

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