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Y44 BLU

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,568 mi
Last recorded78,568 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 BLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 73,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y44 BLU is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y44 BLU, 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 Y44 BLU registered?

Y44 BLU is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is Y44 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 BLU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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