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YC09 BTY

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,289 mi
Last recorded58,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BTY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 52,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,200 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,689 miles

wipers smearing screen

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,034 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)

n/s/f brake pad sensor out

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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YC09 BTY is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC09 BTY, 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 YC09 BTY registered?

YC09 BTY is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is YC09 BTY safe to buy?

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