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VE59 DCZ

2009 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 DCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,831 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,250 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,082 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 76,539 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 62,662 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,153 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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VE59 DCZ is a 2009 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE59 DCZ, 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 VE59 DCZ registered?

VE59 DCZ is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is VE59 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 DCZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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