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Y15 BTG

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,414 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 91,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

both exhaust clamps weak to back box

Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,477 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 88,477 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35-19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35-19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,941 miles

Nearside Front has worn on the inner edge

Offside Front has worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 38,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,014 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 Jun 2013 23,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,561 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,366 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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Y15 BTG is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y15 BTG, 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 Y15 BTG registered?

Y15 BTG is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is Y15 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y15 BTG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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