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S23 VYD

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 VYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 85,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 78,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265-35-R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,565 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 43,650 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,093 miles

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,772 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 25,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,231 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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S23 VYD is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S23 VYD, 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 S23 VYD registered?

S23 VYD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is S23 VYD safe to buy?

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