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YC09 ZHP

2009 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 109,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,853 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 102,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,378 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 78,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 68,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge cords almost exposed

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge cords almost exposed

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 40,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,855 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edge of tread

nearside front exterior wing cracked/damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,786 miles

split in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,195 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

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 ZHP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZHP, 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 YC09 ZHP registered?

YC09 ZHP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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