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WF59 JCV

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 JCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 69,936 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 61,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,185 miles

Offside Front side repeater indicator not working (can clearly see front indicator from side)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,797 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,198 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 19,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,152 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WF59 JCV is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF59 JCV, 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 WF59 JCV registered?

WF59 JCV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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