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VE59 WWT

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,401 mi
Last recorded77,401 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 WWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,159 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 77,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning halo (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning halo (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,069 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 73,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/ZR19(93Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/ZR19(93Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.88MM 265/35/ZR19(98Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41MM 265/35/ZR19(98Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 69,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,143 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.42mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.45mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 52,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,456 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 WWT is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE59 WWT, 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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VE59 WWT is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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