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YC09 FXP

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,460 mi
Last recorded264,460 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 FXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 264,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 263,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 261,747 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 254,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 240,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 221,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 196,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 170,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 150,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 150,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 129,583 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 129,583 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 100,983 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 FXP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc 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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

YC09 FXP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is YC09 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 FXP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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