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YE59 RLV

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 RLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 84,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 82,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,721 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,457 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,907 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing uneven. 5mm inner to 2mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 53,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 45,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,361 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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YE59 RLV is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE59 RLV, 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 YE59 RLV registered?

YE59 RLV is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is YE59 RLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 RLV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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